In no way are Celtics coach Doc Rivers and director of basketball operations Danny Ainge saying that they are unhappy with Delonte West?s development as their starting point guard. They would still like to sign a veteran point guard like free agent Speedy Claxton or a tradable commodity like Charlotte?s Brevin Knight - who is more of a drive-and-dish type of playmaker.

The two-year veteran has been quietly unsettled by the news.

?My job is to play basketball,? West said. ?As far as bringing other guys in, that?s up to the guys upstairs. I understand that the biggest thing for everyone is to improve this team for next year.?