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.

The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.

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,

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.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is adamant in her belief in NBA rookie Bronny James. The former USC Trojan James is was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft to join his dad Lebron.

Hudson plays a pro basketball team owner in the new Netflix series, which is loosely based on Buss' real story.

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 the early days of their partnership is a great sign.

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Over four weeks following his blockbuster trade, NBA superstar Luka Doncic is still getting used to life as a Laker. The good news is, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, his transition couldn't be smoother thanks to people like Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka who have given him their full support.

Jeanie Buss kept the conversation going in an interview with NPR’s Morning Edition. The Lakers president offered some thoughts on the NBA stunner, comparing the situation to a past move that landed the franchise a star like Pau Gasol.