Netflix wins bidding war to develop Hoops, a sports romance drama series based on Kennedy Ryan's bestselling book trilogy. Read details!
Streaming titan Netflix has officially landed the screen rights to Hoops, a major television drama adaptation based on Kennedy Ryan's celebrated sports romance book trilogy. Following an intense multi-outlet bidding war, the streaming platform secured the project alongside prominent Hollywood producers, including Will Packer Media, NBA superstar Chris Paul's Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment, and Tracey Baker-Simmons. Adrian Dukes (All American, Motorheads) is set to write the pilot and serve as showrunner for the upcoming series.
What Is the Plot of Netflix's Hoops TV Series?
While exact plot adaptation details remain tightly guarded by Netflix, the television series draws directly from Kennedy Ryan's interconnected trilogy: Long Shot, Block Shot, and Hook Shot.
- High-Stakes Basketball Culture: Set against the intense backdrop of professional basketball and the NBA, the story dives deep into the high-pressure lives of star athletes, executives, and fashion industry figures.
- Second-Chance Romance and Healing: Known for tackling profound real-world issues, Ryan's original novels balance passionate love stories with themes of overcoming trauma, navigating messy public divorces, and finding personal empowerment.
- Hook Shot Narrative Arc: Production notes indicate the adaptation draws heavily from Hook Shot, centering on veteran basketball player Kenan Ross and independent fashion executive Lotus "Lo" DuPree as they navigate an instant spark, past heartbreaks, and high-profile careers.
Who Is Behind the Creative Team for Netflix's Hoops?
The upcoming series brings together veteran television writers and powerhouse Hollywood production banners:
- Showrunner Adrian Dukes: Former All American co-executive producer Adrian Dukes writes and executive produces the series. Dukes brings extensive television credentials, having worked on BET's The Quad, Tyler Perry's Assisted Living, and Prime Video's action-drama Motorheads.
- Will Packer Media: Media mogul Will Packer and Sabrina Wind executive produce for Will Packer Media, the team behind blockbuster features like Girls Trip and executive produced series like BEING MARY JANE.
- Chris Paul's Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment: Future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul executive produces alongside CJ Paul and Jacqueline Taylor through his production banner.
- Kennedy Ryan and Scribe Chick Media: Bestselling author Kennedy Ryan executive produces under her own banner. Ryan is experiencing a major Hollywood surge, also co-writing and executive producing her Peacock series adaptation Before I Let Go alongside executive producers John Legend and Malcolm D. Lee.
When Will Hoops Release on Netflix?
Netflix has not yet confirmed an official episode count or premiere release date for Hoops. As script writing progresses under showrunner Adrian Dukes, casting announcements for leads like Kenan Ross, Lotus DuPree, August West, and Iris DuPree are expected to follow in the coming months.