The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin the season on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs in what projects to be a competitive clash. While the Spurs have their center situation ready to go with Victor Wembanyama leading the way , the Mavs have uncertainty at the position. Dereck Lively II is expected to start, Anthony Davis could play the position in smaller lineups, and Dwight Powell is an option off the bench. However, is Daniel Gafford playing tonight vs. the Spurs?

Gafford is dealing with a left ankle sprain. He was supposed to challenge Lively for the starting center role, but the injury held him out of the preseason. Now, Gafford's status is in question for Wednesday's season opener.

Head coach Jason Kidd refused to rule Gafford out last week. He felt that Ga

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