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.

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 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.

Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling team up for Netflix basketball sitcom 'Running Point', an easy layup that could work on its long game.

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.

Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Max Greenfield, Scott Evans, Fabrizio Guido, Jay Ellis, Justin Theroux, Jeannie Buss, Mindy Kaling, Linda Rambis, Dane Diliegro, Scott MacArthur, Chet Hanks, Uche Agada,

Kate Hudson stars in Netflix's new sports sitcom Running Point as one of the only female owners of an NBA basketball team.

Netflix comedy Running Point, from Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen, was inspired by Jeanie Buss, the co-owner and CEO of the Los Angeles Lakers. "Her life and career in the NBA are fascinating, and the idea of exploring the behind-the-scenes world of a professional basketball team was too good to pass up," said Kaling.

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.