Jeanie Buss, Los Angeles Lakers and Netflix

Netflix's 'Running Point' is based on LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Here's how the show compares to real life.
The "Running Point" creator Mindy Kaling said Jeanie Buss, the owner of the LA Lakers, approached her to make a TV show about her life five years ago.
L.A. Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Shares the True Story Behind Running Point
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.
Is Netflix's 'Running Point' based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss?
If the story sounds familiar, it’s because there appears to be some similarities to real-life Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Jeanie Buss became the president and owner of the NBA team after her father,
How Kate Hudson and the 'Running Point' Creators Brought Their Jeanie Buss-Inspired Character to Life
In ELLE.com’s recurring feature Character Study, we ask the creators behind our favorite shows to go deep about what went into creating their memorable characters: the original idea behind them, how they were tailored to the actor, and elements of them we might not see on the screen.
In ‘Running Point,’ Kate Hudson gets having to prove yourself, like Lakers boss Jeanie Buss
The actor stars in Netflix's new comedy 'Running Point,' playing a character modeled on the Lakers' president who must prove her business savvy and basketball know-how.
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson take on pro basketball in ‘Running Point’
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series “Running Point” is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles.
‘Running Point’ Review: Kate Hudson Anchors a Netflix Basketball Comedy Only Kind of Worth Rooting For
Mindy Kaling co-created the Lakers-inspired series about a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of the juggernaut sports franchise owned by her family.
“Running Point” review: Kate Hudson's basketball comedy is flagrantly unfunny
Moments after Isla Gordon ( Kate Hudson) is named president of the Los Angeles Waves professional basketball team, her best friend/Waves’ Chief of Staff Ali Lee ( Brenda Song) offers a warning along with her congratulations.
Kate Hudson Says She Relates With Her Character In Netflix’s ‘Running Point’
Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling are a comedy dream team. Here, they talk about their new 10-episode Netflix series 'Running Point' which is centered in the world of basketball.
Sports fan Kate Hudson takes the lead in ‘Running Point’
A sports comedy created by Mindy Kaling, “Running” is inspired – and executive produced by – real-life Los Angeles Lakers’ president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss.
“Running Point: Everything To Know About The New Mindy Kaling Sports Comedy Starring Kate Hudson
The hottest new comedy series is about to hit your screens, and it’s about to change the game. “Running Point”
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Netflix’s “Running Point” is Pretty Funny if You Don’t Think About it Too Hard
For a show hellbent on whitewashing the clearly sociopathic behaviors of sports team owners, “Running Point” is frequently ...
Netflix's 'Running Point' ends on a juicy cliffhanger — here's what we know about a potential season 2
Netflix's new show "Running Point" ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the door open for more. Here's what we know about a ...
'Running Point' delivers classic sitcom energy in a nepobaby package
Kate Hudson charms in Mindy Kaling, Elaine Ko, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen's sweet show about billionaire siblings ...
‘Running Point’ review: A lot like ‘Entourage,’ minus the bro-y energy
Kate Hudson stars in the Netflix comedy series as a woman suddenly thrust into the top job running a professional basketball ...
Mindy Kaling: Jeanie Buss has no ego
Mindy Kaling says Jeanie Buss has no qualms with being the inspiration for Kate Hudson's 'Running Point' character. In fact, ...
Jeanie Buss: Lakers Weren't 'Looking' to Trade Anthony Davis Before Luka Doncic Deal
Los Angeles Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss reiterated the team wasn't shopping star forward Anthony Davis before sending ...
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss talks hiding the Luka Dončić trade, his connection with Kobe and Gigi Bryant
Now several weeks removed from the blockbuster deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, team owner Jeanie Buss couldn’t help but laugh. Seeing her new star mesh well with LeBron James in ...