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Cavs should be able to land a defensive playmaker in 2020 NBA Draft

Auburn Tigers forward Isaac Okoro blocks a shot. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Cavaliers need to prioritize the defensive end in the upcoming draft.

At this juncture, it’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been anything but stellar on the defensive end in recent seasons. In the last two seasons, for instance, they’ve finished out with the league’s worst defensive rating.

Andre Drummond, considering he’s reportedly likely to pick up his $28.8 million player option for next season, I’d imagine could aid the Cavs on the interior some. He has good team defensive instincts as a rotator as well, albeit he’s not a big that’s going to be switching on occasion.