Los Angeles Lakers, Buss and Running

Is “Running Point” a True Story? All About the Real History-Making Lakers President Who Inspired (and Produced!) the Netflix Series
Jeanie Buss, who inspired Kate Hudson's character in 'Running Point,' famously took over the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013
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.
How Kate Hudson’s Longtime Relationship With Lakers President Jeanie Buss Shaped ‘Running Point’
Hudson plays a pro basketball team owner in the new Netflix series, which is loosely based on Buss' real story.
Meet Jeanie Buss: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'Running Point's Main Character
If the story sounds strangely familiar, that's because it is actually loosely based on a true story. As it turns out, Isla’s character is inspired by Jeanie Buss, who is president of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Like Isla, Jeanie’s family owns the Lakers—and Jeanie actually serves as an executive producer on the series.
Meet Jeanie Buss: Lakers president behind the Doncic trade and inspiration for Kate Hudson’s character on the Netflix series “Running Point”
The new Netflix series "Running Point" features Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a character based off Los Angeles Lakers executive Jeanie Buss.
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.
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.
Is 'Running Point' based on a true story? How Lakers' Jeanie Buss helped inspire Netflix comedy starring Kate Hudson
Here's what to know about Buss' influence on the show and the legal issues "Running Point" faced before any episode was released.

Point, The Stars

‘Running Point’ Boss David Stassen on Adapting Jeanie Buss’ Life and Channeling That Iconic Michael Jordan Commercial
The showrunner also pushes for productions to return to L.A. following the fires: "We're really lucky that our show about a ...
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 ...
A Teenage Kate Hudson Shadowed Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss. Now She's Playing a Comedic Version of Her in Netflix's NBA Sitcom ‘Running Point'
This story discusses plot details from the Netflix series “Running Point,” which is now streaming. Kate Hudson has always ...
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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 ...
Mindy Kaling's 'Running Point' is airing on Netflix despite Pepperdine University's trademark lawsuit. Here's what's happening.
Mindy Kaling's new sports comedy with Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment is making waves at Pepperdine University — but ...