Mindy Kaling says Jeanie Buss has no qualms with being the inspiration for Kate Hudson's 'Running Point' character. In fact, it was her idea. (Feb. 25)

The writer discusses her new LA Lakers Netflix series, Renée Rapp, appearing on Meghan Markle's show, and Legally Blonde 3

Inspired loosely by the life of Jeanie Buss, the Netflix series counts Mindy Kaling among its creators and Kate Hudson among its stacked cast.

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.

Real life Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss, an admired, larger than life figure, inspired Thursday’s “Running Point,” Netflix’s 10-episode sports comedy series.

Netflix's “Running Point” stars Kate Hudson as the newly appointed head of the fictional LA Waves, a team loosely inspired by the Lakers.

Timothée Chalamet, left, and Stéphane Bak attend the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game on Feb. 27 in Los Angeles.

All About the Real History-Making Lakers President Who Inspired (and Produced!) the Netflix Series. With the support of her fiancé Lev (Ma

Sorry Boston, but don’t expect to hear Mindy Kaling chant “beat LA” the next time the Celtics take on the Lakers.

Netflix is ready to launch its next sports comedy series and this time it is centered around LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. The show comes from one of the TV series' most prolific creators, Mindy Kaling.

Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series "Running Point" is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles.