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I suspect a huge difference between the two is that with TAM, you can only pay someone so much (which is where Piatti would fit). But with the 3rd DP spot, you can still sign them to unlimited $$$,...

IIRC, in the CBA eventually agreed (prior to the return to play), there was a salary cut of somewhere of 5-10%, I believe.

Just keep in mind folks though that the new DP rules are expected to kick in for next season. That being that one of the DPs cannot be paid more then next season's maximum budget charge plus $1...