The Los Angeles Waves just suffered a Game 7 heartbreak, but the real drama happened in the front office. After binging all 10 episodes of Running Point Season 2, fans are flooding the mainframe with one question: Why did Ali Lee leave? If you’re reeling from that finale, we’ve looked at the technical specs of the ending and what it means for the future of the Gordon family legacy.

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The ‘Toronto Poacher’ Twist: Why Ali Lee (Brenda Song) Left the Waves

After two seasons of being the most level-headed adult in the room, Ali finally hit her limit with the Gordon siblings’ chaos.

• The Betrayal: While Isla was focused on the championship and her messy love triangle, Ali was secretly being courted by the Toronto Raptors (The Poacher).
• The Final Decision: In the closing minutes of the finale, Ali boards a plane for Canada, effectively resigning as the Waves’ Chief Operating Officer.
• The Spec: This isn’t just a career move; it sets Ali up as the primary antagonist for Season 3, potentially positioning her as the GM who tries to dismantle the Waves from the North.

Isla’s Love Triangle: Lev vs. Jay Brown

The “Software” of Isla’s romantic life is officially glitched. Season 2 concludes with Isla caught between:

• Lev (Max Greenfield): The safe fiancé who represents stability.
• Jay Brown (Jay Ellis): The ex-coach who just led the Boston team to defeat the Waves in the Finals.
• The Fallout: The finale ends without a clear ending, as Isla is all alone, proving that in the Waves organization, you can’t have both the ring and the guy.

Ray Romano, the ‘New Coach’

One of the season’s biggest wins was the addition of Ray Romano as Coach Norm Stinson.

• The Impact: Romano’s old-school approach gave the show a much-needed grounding.
• The Future: Even though the Waves lost the final game, Norm has stabilized the roster. If the show returns, expect Romano to be the glue that holds the locker room together.

Running Point Season 3: Has Netflix Renewed It?

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As of April 29, 2026, Netflix hasn’t officially greenlit the next season but things look strong.

• The Metrics: Running Point is currently the #1 show in the US and #2 globally.
• The Prediction: Given the cliffhanger ending and the massive “Set-Jetting” interest in the LA locations, a Season 3 announcement is likely expected by June 2026.

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Author Bio

Jael Rucker is the founder of Decked Out Magazine. She has previously worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.