The Rockets have signed 24-year old small forward Trevor Ariza to a long term contract. Ariza played in 82 games (20 starts) for the Lakers last season and he averaged 24.4 minutes, 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Ariza has now played in 311 games (52 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 20.0 minutes, 6.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Ariza brings a lot of energy to the basketball court and he’s a very good defensive player.