Cowboys & Giants could be Super Bowl contender after NFL Draft?!

The PTI episode opens with a lively discussion of the NBA play-in games, focusing on the Charlotte Hornets' surprising 28-10 finish and their dynamic young core led by LaMelo Ball, which Mike Wilbon finds more compelling than Miami's play-in dominance. Tony Kornheiser expresses admiration for Portland's turnaround under interim coach Tiago Splitter, despite their playoff drought. The conversation shifts to MLB, where Mike Trout and Aaron Judge each hit two home runs, sparking a nostalgic reflection on the last time two MVPs achieved such a feat—1956. The discussion then turns to the WNBA Draft, highlighting the Golden State Valkyries' puzzling trade of their top pick, Floor J. Johnson, to Seattle for later picks, which raises questions about cap management and team strategy. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to analyze the upcoming playoff matchups, expressing skepticism about the Orlando Magic's leadership under Paolo Banchero and predicting upsets, including a Timberwolves victory over the Nuggets and a hard-fought Knicks-Hawks series. The episode closes with lighter segments on sports trivia, birthday tributes, and a dramatic injury to Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, who returned to the dugout after being hit by a line drive.