Delonte West has been released by the Shanghai Sharks after just four games.

West signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Sharks worth nearly $500,000 that could have reached $1 million with incentives.

"Honestly, we did not expect such a drop in performance," coach Ma Yuenan told reporters.

West averaged 23.7 points and 5.6 rebounds for Fujian Xunxing last season and had marks of 12.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.