Eddy Curry is likely to start at center for the Dallas Mavericks as they begin the 12-13 NBA season on Tuesday.

Chris Kaman still wasn’t able to scrimmage on Sunday and is unlikely to play against the Lakers on Tuesday.

“There was a sighting. It was brief,’’ said Rick Carlisle of what Kaman could do in practice. “He got through some of the shooting and 5-on-0 work. But he’s not there yet.’’

Curry had 11 points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes Friday against Charlotte.

“He’s doing OK,’’ Carlisle said. “He’s a force in the paint offensively. We’d like to get him more active defensively and rebounding a little bit more. But his attitude has been good, and he’s worked hard to get himself in pretty good shape.’’