Netflix Acquires Rights to Kennedy Ryan's Hoops Series
The streamer has optioned the sports romance book series, with a TV adaptation titled Hoops now in development.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
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Netflix acquired the rights to Kennedy Ryan's Hoops sports romance book series in September 2026. A TV series titled Hoops is in development at the streamer, with no premiere date or cast set.
Why it matters
The deal extends Netflix's push into adapting popular romance fiction for screen, with the Hoops books following an NBA star storyline. Ryan announced the option on Instagram, confirming the project is moving forward at the streamer.
The Hoops series spans three books: Long Shot, Block Shot, and Hook Shot. The adaptation has no set premiere date or cast.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that produces and distributes original series and films.
Kennedy Ryan
Kennedy Ryan is an author known for romance novels, including the Hoops sports romance series.
Chris Paul
Chris Paul is a retired NBA point guard whose Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment is an executive producer on the project.
The details
The first book, Long Shot, follows Iris DuPree and August West, one of the NBA's brightest stars. Adrian Dukes is set to write and executive produce, with Will Packer Media, Chris Paul's Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment, Tracey Baker-Simmons, and Kennedy Ryan also serving as executive producers.
Timeline
September 2026: Netflix acquires rights to Ryan's sports romance book series.
Sports Romance Trend
Netflix's option on the Hoops books continues its pattern of adapting popular romance fiction into series. The project pairs a basketball-centered story with a streamer that has built a catalog of book-based adaptations.
Viewers will watch Hoops on Netflix once a premiere date is announced, though no timing has been set. The series' three books offer readers a preview of the story before the adaptation arrives.
The takeaway
Hoops is a book-to-screen project still in early development, so the premiere date and cast remain open. Readers following the adaptation should watch for Netflix's announcements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TV Insider.
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