Spurs Force Game 7 Showdown vs. Thunder, NFL OTAs Heat Up, MLB & NBA Draft Shakeups | Coach and Company 5/29/2026

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped) [00:00:00] – Opening & Introductions Speaker A (Mike Pendleton) welcomes listeners to Coach and Company, introduces co-host Soupy, and previews a stacked episode: Spurs' Game 6 win, NFL OTA headlines, MLB salary cap drama, NBA Draft odds changes, and more. [00:00:44] – Spurs Force Game 7 vs. Thunder: Series Breakdown Speaker A and Soupy break down the Spurs' high-energy Game 6 performance, Wembanyama’s impact, and the prospect of Game 7 glory (04:41). Discussion on series unpredictability, Oklahoma City’s fatigue, and key factors for each team heading into Game 7 (06:29, 08:16). Soupy highlights the importance of Jalen Williams for OKC and questions Holmgren's impact; talk about the depth, versatility, and X-factors for both teams (09:01). Debating who should match up with Knicks’ Jalen Brunson if Spurs advance (12:07). Game 7 predictions: Both hosts lean Spurs (14:02). [00:15:13] – NBA Finals Preview: Knicks Injury Update Speaker A and Soupy react to Mitchell Robinson’s injury and projected impact on Knicks’ rotation, especially if facing the versatile Spurs. Discussion on whether Robinson’s minutes will decrease and Knicks’ defensive adjustments (16:12). [00:17:47] – MLB Salary Cap Drama: Will There Be a 2027 Season? The crew analyzes MLB’s new salary cap/luxury tax proposal, the huge payroll disparity, and its likely showdown with the MLBPA (18:09). Breakdown of which teams are over/under cap floors, the issue with non-spenders, and what a cap would mean for competitive parity and star player movement (20:10). Discusses confusing league-wide implications and the need for change but skepticism over current approach (22:23). [00:23:11] – NBA Draft Lottery Reform: Anti-Tanking Moves Detailed look at the new NBA Draft “three-two-one” lottery odds changes and the limit on repeated top-5 picks (24:43). Speaker A and Soupy critique the NBA’s anti-tanking strategies—will it work, or just reward mediocre teams instead of rebuilding franchises? (25:00) Predicting future tweaks and robustness of teams' player development systems (26:41). [00:27:15] – College Football: Texas vs. Texas Tech Rivalry Sparks Speaker A and Soupy react to the college football scheduling war of words and debate whether NCAA should force powerhouse matchups in Week 1 (28:24). Quick picks: Who wins, and the impact on Arch Manning’s future draft stock. [00:29:46] – NFL OTAs Underway: Lamar Jackson Extension Watch & Rams Storylines Ravens' contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson, Baltimore's coaching changes, and future outlook (33:39). Rams' Puka Nakua bounces back from off-field drama with team support (36:06). Matthew Stafford talks new extension and being a mentor for rookie Ty Simpson; analysis of LA’s future at QB (39:39). Vikings QB drama between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy gets awkward (41:22); competition highlights, who wins the starting job, and how Minnesota’s weapons stack up. [00:45:14] – Out of Bounds: Fun & Viral Moments Juwan Jennings calls himself part of a new Vikings “Big Three” and is hilariously fact-checked (45:14). Dylan Brooks trolls SGA with “Unethical Hoops” game; SGA sends a cease and desist (48:21). Bat Dogs banned after minor league incident triggers outrage—hosts debate the best breeds for baseball bat dogs and reminisce about minor league ball fun (52:08). [00:56:01] – What to Watch This Weekend & Sign-Off Hockey playoffs, Game 7 Spurs/Thunder, UFC Macau, and pro wrestling picks dominate the weekend watchlist. Speaker A and Soupy wrap up with reminders to enjoy the best of sports and a look ahead to Monday’s show (57:27). Suggested Ad Insertion Points After the Game 7 Spurs/Thunder segment wraps up (15:13) Perfect spot as the show shifts from NBA action to NBA Finals/Knicks news—maintain high listener engagement. Before the MLB Salary Cap segment (17:47) Fresh topic transition and new audience segment for baseball fans—a natural ad break. Before NFL segment begins (29:46) Solid midway break as the podcast pivots into must-hear football analysis and current events. Before “Out of Bounds” fun/viral segment (45:14) Keeps energy up and primes audience for lighter closing topics with strong recall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.