Marcus Morris, Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger Traded to Pistons

The Phoenix Suns traded Danny Granger, Marcus Morris and Reggie Bullock to the Detroit Pistons for a future draft pick, the Suns announced on July 9. 

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports first reported the news on July 2. The move is clearly a salary dump by Phoenix, with Wojnarowski stating the asset they get is only a second-round pick in 2020, but it does open the door for other additions. He also noted they have now cleared more than $20 million in cap space.

The NBA insider pointed out there's still work to do, though:

The Suns emerged as a serious contender for LaMarcus Aldridge on Wednesday. The San Antonio Spurs have long been viewed as the leading candidates to land the coveted power forward, but this trade suggests the Suns believe they have a legitimate chance to land him or another marquee name.

Paul Coro of AZCentral Sports reported the organization made a strong pitch to Aldridge, focusing on how he could fit into a lineup that includes Brandon Knight and Tyson Chandler after the opening day of free agency.

None of the players the Pistons receive are high-impact acquisitions. Morris was the most productive of the group last season at 10.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Bullock appeared in just 11 games, while Granger didn't make any appearances after arriving from the Miami Heat because of a knee injury.

If the Suns are able to clear the remaining cap space and land Aldridge, it will be the biggest coup of the summer and make them a much bigger player in the Western Conference.