He is the most traded player in NBA history, looking back on his career.

In the 2004 NBA Draft, Trevor Ariza, a freshman from UCLA, was selected by the New York Knicks with the 43rd overall pick in the second round. Before the training camp in the new season, the New York Knicks announced that they had officially signed Trevor Ariza with a two-year, $1.02 million rookie contract. Since then, Trevor Ariza has started his career. In the 2004-2005 season, Trevo Ariza, who was just a young player in the league, was not reused by the Knicks coaching staff, and could only play as a substitute for Tim Thomas. Later in the season, due to Tim Thomas' absence due to injury, Trevo Ariza won the starting position. This season, Trevo Ariza played 80 regular season games for the Knicks, including 12 starts, averaging 17.3 minutes per game, and the Knicks ranked fourth from the bottom in the East with 33 wins and 49 losses.

In the 2005-2006 season, Trevo Ariza still played as the team's substitute. His average playing time has not changed significantly compared to last season. In that season, Trevo Ariza played 36 regular season games for the Knicks, including 10 starts, and averaged 19.7 minutes per game to contribute 4.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals. In the middle of the season, the Knicks management chose to trade Trevo Ariza. On February 23, 2006, the New York Knicks traded Anfini Hardaway and Trevo Ariza to the Orlando Magic and Steve Francis (this is the first time Trevo Ariza has been traded in his career).

After coming to the Magic, Trevo Ariza played as a substitute for Hidutkoglu and did not get much playing time. This season, Trevo Ariza played 21 regular season games for the Magic, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 13.8 minutes per game. The Magic ranked tenth in the Eastern Conference with 36 wins and 46 losses, and missed the playoffs.

On July 27, 2006, the Orlando Magic announced that they would sign Trevo Ariza with a three-year, $9.3 million contract. In the 2006-2007 season, Trevo Ariza still played as a substitute for Hidutkoglu and became one of the team's most important forward substitutes. This season, Trevo Ariza played 57 regular season games for the Magic, including 7 starts, and averaged 22.4 minutes per game, contributing 8.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1 steal. The Magic ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with 40 wins and 42 losses. He was swept out by the Detroit Pistons 0-4 in the first round.

In the 2007-2008 season, although Trevor Ariza was the team's forward substitute, his average playing time was significantly lower than last season. In that season, Trevor Ariza played 11 regular season games for the Magic, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. In the middle of the season, the Magic management chose to trade Trevor Ariza.

On November 20, 2007, the Orlando Magic traded Trevor Ariza to the Los Angeles Lakers, getting Brian Cook and Morris Evans (this is the second time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

Trevor Ariza during the Lakers period

After coming to the Lakers, Trevor Ariza played as a substitute for Luke Walton. In the middle of the season, Trevor Ariza suffered a fracture of his right foot, resulting in a reimbursement of the regular season. In that season, Trevor Ariza played 24 regular season games for the Lakers, including 3 starts, and averaged 18 minutes per game to contribute 6.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals. The Lakers ranked first in the Western Conference with 57 wins and 25 losses. They swept the Denver Nuggets 4-0 in the first round, defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, and lost to the Boston Celtics 2-4 in the finals, missing the championship.

In the 2008-2009 season, Trevor Ariza still played as the team's substitute. Later in the season, due to Trevor Ariza's defensive strength, he gradually became the team's starting small forward. In that season, Trevor Ariza played 82 regular season games for the Lakers, including 20 starts, and averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game. The Lakers ranked first in the West with 65 wins and 17 losses. They defeated the Utah Jazz 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Houston Rockets 4-3 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals, and won the 15th championship trophy in team history. Trevor Ariza won the first championship in his career.

Trevor Ariza during the Lakers' period

On May 20, 2009, in the first game of the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers played against the Nuggets at home. Trevor Ariza started for 28 minutes in the whole game. In the last moment before the final game, the Lakers were only 2 points ahead. Nuggets player Anthony Carter sent the sideline ball to Chaunci Billups who had already gotten rid of defense. In the flash, Trevor Ariza suddenly rushed out and stole Chaunci Billups, causing Cameron Anthony to leave the field with six fouls, helping the Lakers secure the victory.

Trevor Ariza steals Billups to secure the victory

On July 8, 2009, the Houston Rockets announced that they would sign Trevor Ariza with a five-year, $33.95 million contract..

In the 2009-2010 season, Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. His average playing time ranked first in the team and his average score reached the highest career career. The Rockets management even regarded him as the team's future star training. However, his 39.9% shooting percentage was only eleventh in the team. This season, Trevor Ariza played 72 regular season games for the Rockets, including 71 starts, and averaged 36.5 minutes per game to contribute 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals. The Rockets ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 42 wins and 40 losses and missed the playoffs.

Trevor Ariza during the Rockets' period

On April 15, 2010, the Rockets played against the Hornets at home. In the whole game, Trevor Ariza started for 38 minutes, made 11 of 18 shots, made 3 of 7 three-pointers, and made 4 free throws and 1 of them to contribute 26 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 blocks. This is the first time that Trevor Ariza has achieved a triple-double in his career.

On August 11, 2010, the Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and New Jersey Nets completed a four-way deal, and the Rockets got Courtney Lee; the Hornets got Trevor Ariza; the Pacers got Darren Collison and James Posey; the Nets got Troy Merfei (this is the third time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career). In the 2010-2011 season, Trevo Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. He always assumed the heavy responsibility of defending his opponent's strongest attacker on the outside. This season, Trevo Ariza played 75 regular season games for the Hornets, all starting, and averaged 34.7 minutes per game to contribute 11 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals. The Hornets ranked seventh in the Western Conference with 46 wins and 36 losses, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the first round.

In the 2011-2012 season, due to the departure of team leader Chris Paul, the Hornets officially entered the reconstruction period. Although Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward, his tactical status declined significantly compared to last season. In that season, Trevor Ariza played 41 regular season games for the Hornets, all of which started, averaged 32.9 minutes per game and contributed 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals. The Hornets ranked at the bottom of the West with 21 wins and 45 losses.

Trevor Ariza vs. Kevin Durant

On June 21, 2012, the New Orleans Hornets traded Emecca Okafor and Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards, and won Rashad Lewis and the 2012 No. 46 draft pick (this is the fourth time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

In the 2012-2013 season, Trevor Ariza played as Martel Webster's substitute. Later in the season, he replaced Martel Webster as the team's starting small forward. In that season, Trevor Ariza played 56 regular season games for the Wizards, including 15 starts, averaging 26.3 minutes per game, contributing 9.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.3 steals. The Wizards ranked fourth from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with 29 wins and 53 losses.

Trevor Ariza and John Wall

2013-2014 season, Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. His three-point shooting percentage was as high as 40.7%, making him one of the team's most stable outside shooters. In this season, Trevor Ariza played 77 regular season games for the Wizards, all starting games, averaging 35.4 minutes per game and contributed 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals. The Wizards ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with 44 wins and 38 losses. He defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-1 in the first round, and lost to the Indiana Pacers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

On February 13, 2014, the Wizards challenged the Rockets away. Trevor Ariza started for 42 minutes in the whole game, made 11 of 20 shots, made 10 of 14 three-pointers, contributed 32 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Among them, 10 three-pointers were the highest record of Trevor Ariza's single-game three-pointer hits in his career, and was also the first player in the Wizards' history to hit 10 three-pointers in a single game. On March 1, 2014, the Wizards challenged 76ers away. In the whole game, Trevor Ariza started for 35 minutes, made 14 of 26 shots, 8 of 12 three-pointers, 4 free throws, 4 free throws, 4 free throws, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 1 block, helping the Wizards defeat the 76ers 122-103, of which 40 points were the highest score in Trevor Ariza's career.

On May 6, 2014, in the first game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the playoffs, the Wizards challenged the Pacers away. In the whole game, Trevor Ariza started for 37 minutes, made 7 of 10 shots, 6 of 6 three-pointers, and 2 of 4 free throws and contributed 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, helping the Wizards defeat the Pacers 102-96. After this game, Trevor Ariza became the first player in the history of the Wizards to hit all three-pointers in the playoffs with 6 or more three-pointers.

Trevor Ariza during the Wizards' era

On July 14, 2014, the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans completed a three-party transaction. The Rockets received Trevor Ariza, Alonzoki, Scotty Hopson, and the protected first-round pick in 2015; the Wizards received Melvin Eileyer, a trade special case worth $8.5 million; the Pelicans received Omir Asik, Omi Casby, and $1.5 million in cash (this is the fifth time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

On July 15, 2014, the Houston Rockets won Trevo Ariza in the form of signing first and then exchange, and the two sides signed a four-year contract worth $32 million.

2014-2015 season, Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. His average playing time was second only to team leader James Harden, and his average score was second only to the team's double core. He became one of the most important players in the team. In this season, Trevor Ariza played 82 regular season games for the Rockets, all starting games, and averaged 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game. The Rockets ranked second in the Western Conference with 56 wins and 26 losses. He defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the first round. In the Western Conference semi-finals, he defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 4-3 while falling behind 1-3. He lost to the Golden State Warriors 1-4 in the Western Conference Finals and missed the Finals.. In the 2015-2016 season, Trevo Ariza still played as the team's starting small forward. He became the most important 3D player on the outside with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%. This season, Trevo Ariza played 81 regular season games for the Rockets, all of which started, and averaged 35.5 minutes per game to contribute 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2 steals. The Rockets ranked eighth in the Western Conference with 41 wins and 41 losses, and lost to the Golden State Warriors 1-4 in the first round.

Although Trevor Ariza still played as the team's starting small forward, his shots were only sixth in the team. In this season, Trevor Ariza played 80 regular season games for the Rockets, all of which started, averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game. The Rockets ranked third in the Western Conference with 55 wins and 27 losses. He defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the first round, lost to the San Antonio Spurs 2-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Trevor Ariza defends LeBron James

2017-2018 season, Trevor Ariza still plays as the team's starting small forward. He and PJ Tucker and Luke Barmot form an unlimited forward switch line, becoming the league's strongest defensive lineup. This season, Trevor Ariza plays 67 regular season games for the Rockets, all starting games, averaging 33.9 minutes per game, contributing 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals. The Rockets ranked first in the league with 65 wins and 17 losses, setting the best regular season win record in team history. The Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Utah Jazz 4-1 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, and lost to the Golden State Warriors 3-4 in the Western Conference Finals, and missed the finals.

Trevor Ariza and James Harden

On May 5, 2018, in the third game of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Rockets challenged the Jazz away. In the whole game, Trevor Ariza started for 27 minutes, made 4 of 8 shots, made 5 three-pointers, and made 2 free throws and 1 free throw contributed 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, helping the Rockets defeat the Jazz 113-92. In this game, Trevor Ariza's plus-negative value was as high as +40, setting the Rockets' record for a single game plus-negative value in the playoffs in the history of the Rockets.

On July 1, 2018, the Phoenix Suns announced that they would sign Trevo Ariza with a one-year, $15 million contract. In the 2018-2019 season, Trevo Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. His average playing time and three-point shooting percentage were second in the team, becoming one of the most important forward players of the Suns. This season, Trevo Ariza played 26 regular season games for the Suns, all starting, and averaged 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. At the beginning of the season, the Suns' management chose to trade Trevo Ariza.

On December 18, 2018, the Phoenix Suns traded Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards, winning Austin Rivers and Kelly Oubre (this is the sixth time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

After coming to the Wizards, Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. His average playing time was second only to the team's outside core John Wall and Bradley Bill, ranked third in the team. This season, Trevor Ariza played 43 regular season games for the Wizards, all starting, and averaged 34.1 minutes per game to contribute 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals. The Wizards ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with 32 wins and 50 losses and missed the playoffs. On July 8, 2019, the Sacramento Kings announced that they had officially signed Trevor Ariza with a two-year, $25 million contract.

In the 2019-2020 season, Trevor Ariza played as a substitute for Harrison Barnes and became an important rotation player on the team's bench. In this season, Trevor Ariza played 31 regular season games for the Kings, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 24.8 minutes per game and contributed 6.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals. In the middle of the season, the Kings' management chose to trade Trevor Ariza.

Trevor Ariza during the Kings

On January 22, 2020, the Sacramento Kings traded Trevor Ariza, Wanyen Gabriel, and Kelebswanigan to the Portland Trail Blazers, and won Kent Bazemore, Anthony Toliver, the 2024 second round pick, and the 2025 second round pick (this is the seventh time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

After coming to the Trail Blazers, Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward and shouldered the team's heavy responsibility of defense. This season, Trevor Ariza played 21 regular season games for the Trail Blazers, all starting, averaged 33.4 minutes per game and contributed 11 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.6 steals. The Trail Blazers ranked eighth in the Western Conference with 35 wins and 39 losses, and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the first round. On November 17, 2020, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Trevor Ariza, the No. 16 in 2020, and a future first-round pick to the Houston Rockets, and won Robert Covington (this is the eighth time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

On November 19, 2020, the Houston Rockets traded Trevor Ariza and the 2020 No. 16 draw to the Detroit Pistons, and got a future first-round pick (this is the ninth time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

On November 21, 2020, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons completed a three-party transaction. The Thunder won Justin Jackson, Trevor Ariza and 1 future second-round pick; the Mavericks got James Johnson; and the Pistons got Deronwright (this is the tenth time Trevor Ariza has been traded in his career).

After coming to the Thunder, Trevo Ariza did not play in any game on behalf of the Thunder.

On March 18, 2021, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Trevor Ariza to the Miami Heat, getting Meyers Leonard, the second round pick in 2027, and a trading exception worth $12.8 million (this is the eleventh transaction in Trevor Ariza's career). In the 2020-2021 season, Trevor Ariza played as the team's starting small forward. The forward defense line formed by him and Jimmy Butler became one of the strongest forward defense lines in the league. This season, Trevor Ariza played 30 regular season games for the Heat, including 27 starts, and averaged 9.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 steal per 28 minutes. The Heat ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference with 40 wins and 32 losses. He was swept out by the Milwaukee Bucks 0-4 in the first round.

On August 3, 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they had officially signed Trevor Ariza with a veteran's basic salary contract of $2.64 million.

2021-2022 season, Trevor Ariza underwent mirror joint repair surgery at the beginning of the season. He did not return from injury until the middle of the season. He played as the team's substitute forward. In that season, Trevor Ariza played 24 regular season games for the Lakers, including 11 starts, and averaged 19.3 minutes per game to contribute 4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists. The Lakers ranked 11th in the Western Conference with 33 wins and 49 losses and missed the playoffs.

Trevor Ariza during the Lakers' period

On April 8, 2022, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team officially cut Trevor Ariza. Trevor Ariza, who became a free agent, never received the NBA contract again. Since then, this athletic wing with outstanding defensive consciousness has completely left the NBA arena.