The Utah Jazz have parted ways with veterans Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and John Collins. The moves make it clear that a true rebuild is on the way, Trib reporter Andy Larsen writes.

But even three years into a rebuild that was kicked off with the trades of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in 2022, the Jazz haven't built a clear foundation of core players," Windhorst said.

So, while the Jazz did not make the playoffs in either of the last two years, they ended up winning an extra 15-20 games and took themselves out of the running for a player like Victor Wembanyama.

Get How 'Bout This Jazz newsletter. Utah Jazz post-game analysis and hot takes from The Tribune’s Andy Larsen. Utah is in the thick of the rebuild, which is fine.

The Utah Jazz rebuild is in its third season and now has two years of all-in NBA Draft experience to stand upon. In those two years, the Jazz have seemingly flipped the draft order on its head ...

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, left, and Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in New York.