Free agency is set to begin Monday at 6 PM ET, with the Sacramento Kings emerging as frontrunners to sign Dennis Schröder from the Detroit Pistons, while the Dallas Mavericks are favored to land D’Angelo Russell, bolstered by Kyrie Irving’s new contract. The Mavs are expected to utilize a $5.7 million midlevel exception to pursue targets including Russell, as they look to enhance their roster.


