In 2021-22 Trevor Ariza of the Los Angeles Lakers had a WAGE Score of 23, Under Water, on a $2.6M salary: ranked 338 of 418 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 376th in production, 280th in salary, 366th of 393 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 24 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 24 | $2.6M | 23 | Under Water |
| 2020-21 | Miami Heat | 30 | $12.8M | 24 | Under Water |
| 2019-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | 53 | $12.2M | 40 | Going Rate |
| 2018-19 | Washington Wizards | 69 | $15M | 24 | Under Water |
| 2017-18 | Houston Rockets | 67 | $7.4M | 69 | Smart Money |
| 2016-17 | Houston Rockets | 80 | $7.8M | 72 | Smart Money |
| 2015-16 | Houston Rockets | 81 | $8.2M | 65 | Smart Money |
| 2014-15 | Houston Rockets | 82 | $8.6M | 73 | Smart Money |
| 2013-14 | Washington Wizards | 77 | $7.7M | 81 | Smart Money |
| 2012-13 | Washington Wizards | 56 | $7.3M | 40 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | New Orleans Pelicans | 41 | $6.8M | 35 | Going Rate |