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Chandler Parsons shows his new home crowd his three-point sign. Photo credit: Dallas Mavericks The NBA season has officially begun. We had a chance to catch up with some new and some returning players of the Dallas Mavericks to talk about the upcoming season, training camp, and playing the Houston Rockets. by  +Rodney Fisher

Jae Crowder entered his second year in the NBA with a focus to get better. Photo credit NBA  by +Rodney Fisher   Second-year player Jae Crowder ended last season with a plan. He wanted to work even harder to improve himself on and off the court. The result was showing up to training camp 20 pounds lighter, a better shooting stroke, and a new father.

Monta Ellis scores 30 in blowout win over Lakers 123-104. Photo credit CBS  by Rodney Fisher The Los Angeles Lakers never had a chance, as the Dallas Mavericks led from start to finish in a blowout victory 123-104. The Mavs are now 3-0 at home this season, equaling their last season's 3-1 start.

Dallas Mavericks get much needed win over Detroit Pistons... Jae Crowder tells us were he go "The Beast" nickname

We caught up with reigning Big East player of the year and now NBA rookie Jae Crowder in Los Angeles after his first NBA game. Mavs defeated the powerhouse Lakers 99-91. RF : Your first NBA game man...how does it feel? Crowder : It feels amazing man! To go out there and compete with a great team like that on their stage, it feels great.

RFSportsRadio.com kicks off Season 2 from Los Angeles for Mavericks vs Lakers. Go inside the game and hear from O.J. Mayo, Kobe Bryant, Elton Brand, Rick Carlisle, and rookie Jae Crowder. Subscribe for the rest of the new season...Follow us online at http://www.rfsportsradio.com or @RFSportsRadio

Mavs win their first preseason game over the Houston Rockets 123-104. After a slow first half the new younger Mavs poured it on leading by as much as 22 points. O.J. Mayo and Jae Crowder both put up 20 points. Hear from coach Rick Carlisle, Vince Carter, Jae Crowder, and an interview with Brandan Wright.

10:30PM CST: Join us tonight as we discuss the '92 Dream Team vs '12 Team USA debate. Derek Page (@DPageHoopsWorld) of HOOPSWORLD.com will add his opinion also. Plus our interviews with new Mavericks Jae Crowder and Jared Cunningham. We get into the controversial Freeh Report on the Penn State Scandal and Drew Brees.  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE OR CALL US 323-927-2906

We spoke with new Dallas Maverick Jae Crowder about joining the NBA and getting selected by the Mavs.  Crowder is known as a defensive player so I asked him who is looking forward to defending. His answer, "Lebron James".  Full interview will air tonight at 10:30pm CST, CLICK HERE TO SET A REMINDER

10:30PM CST: Tonight's show we air the official exclusive interview with Jason Terry also details of our trip with the Lady Jets. Plus the Mavs introduce thier new rookies Jae Crowder, Jared Cunningham, and Bernard James. We talk about the NBA trades and free agency moves. Also a little NFL talk about the decline of attendance... All that and more plus we at taking your calls: 323-927-2906 CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE

We take inside the Mavs press conference to introduce their 2012 draft class. Don't miss our interview with Jared Cunningham #1 and Jae Crowder #32.

Immediately after drafting Tyler Zeller with the 17th pick, the Mavs looking to retool traded him to Cleveland for the 24th, 33rd, and 34th picks. Mavs take advantage and grab three players that can really help a depleted roster; Jared Cunningham, Bernard James, and Jae Crowder. Cunningham is a good raw talent at the 2. James, a 27-year old Iraq war veteran center, drew the Newark fans admiration with "U.S.A" chants. A first for a Maverick draft pick. Crowder is big power forward at 6' 6'' 241 pounds with a high octane motor. Watching Crowder play at Marquette, he could be the energy guy off the bench to bring the enthusiam similar to Jet Terry. The also selected Darius Johnson-Odom Macs biggest impact will still be made in the free agent market. Question is: Are they trying to bring in players to match with Deron Williams or are they trying to package player to get Sworn here? Stay tuned... More on the players: Cunningham (6-4, 194) from Oregon State. Named First...