NBA latest buzz - A key Bucks issue, Banchero's rise, 5-0 Cavs - ESPN

After the first full week of NBA action, there are already plenty of interesting talking points in league circles.

The Boston Celtics are on pace to set new league records for shooting. Tyrese Haliburton, meanwhile, has struggled to rediscover his form from the beginning of last season. A couple of veteran title contenders, the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets, have had inconsistent starts, while rising teams in Cleveland and Orlando have been led out of the gates by young star forwards.

Here's a look at each of those topics and more of what league insiders are buzzing about heading into another busy weekend across the NBA.

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Major questions in Milwaukee and Denver
A big change powering the 5-0 Cavs
The early buzz around Banchero
Scouts, execs examine Haliburton's start
No, the Celtics won't stop launching 3s

Bontemps: The Bucks didn't expect to find themselves at 1-4. And, while there are several reasons for their struggles, one has stood out.

As an opposing executive told ESPN this week, «Watching them, it's just clear these quick guards are able to get where they want.»

It's one thing to struggle to defend the Boston Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back at TD Garden. But in Milwaukee's other three losses — against Chicago, Brooklyn and Memphis — the Bucks' perimeter defense has been dismantled by the opposition's quick guards.

Chicago Bulls guards Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach LaVine combined for 77 points on 60% shooting last week. Dennis Schroder and Cam Thomas poured in 61 points Sunday in Brooklyn. And Thursday, Ja Morant went off for a 26-10-14 triple-double as teammates Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart watched from the bench in street clothes.

Windhorst: And adding an impact player via the