Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons says he still has a decent relationship with some of his old Rockets teammates, including Dwight Howard and James Harden.

In an interview with ESPN, Parsons said that he doesn't think the two are on the same page. And as a division rival, "I don't hate to see them lose."

"When you've got two stars like Dwight and James, it's tough. They both want the ball. They both want to score. They both want to make big plays down the stretch. So you have to have a balance there. You have to have a great understanding. It just seems like they're not on the right page, on the same page, every now and then."

Parsons added that it's "crazy" to think that the Rockets could miss the playoffs after making the Western conference finals last season.

"I want them to do really good obviously outside of playing Dallas. ... I still have a good relationship with Dwight and Pat [Beverley] and T.J. [Terrence Jones] and James. I'm still rooting for those guys in the back of my head, but at the same time, that's a division rival, so I don't hate to see them lose, too.

Parsons also discussed the Mavericks' attempt to bring in DeAndre Jordan during the offseason. He was asked what his relationship with Jordan has been like since he reneged and rejoined the Clippers instead of coming to Dallas.

"Pretty nonexistent, honestly. ... Me and DJ obviously got super close during that time. It's kind of in the past now for both of us. He's made his decision and has had a decent year in L.A., so I'm happy for him. They're a team that's a contender this year. I've said many times I'm over it. He didn't do anything illegal.

"I still think he would have been a much better player individually here in Dallas. You never know what's going to happen in the upcoming years. He's a good dude at heart."

Read the full interview here