History of Basketball Wives in Timeline

Basketball Wives is a reality television series on VH1 that chronicles the lives of women who have romantic connections to professional basketball players. The show initially filmed in Miami for five seasons (2010-2013) before a reboot and relocation to Los Angeles for its sixth season (2017). A spin-off, Basketball Wives LA, aired for five seasons (2011-2016). Later, some cast members from the LA series joined the original show. The series focuses on the relationships, careers, and personal lives of the women, often highlighting drama and conflicts between the cast members.

April 11, 2010: Basketball Wives series premiere

On April 11, 2010, Basketball Wives, an American reality television series following the lives of women romantically linked to professional basketball players, premiered on VH1. The first season was filmed in Miami, Florida.

December 12, 2010: Season 2 premiere of Basketball Wives

On December 12, 2010, the second season of Basketball Wives, featuring hour-long episodes, premiered with Tami Roman joining the cast.

December 19, 2010: Football Wives aired its last episode

On December 19, 2010, Football Wives, a spin-off featuring the wives and girlfriends of professional football players, aired its last episode.

May 30, 2011: Season 3 premiere of Basketball Wives

On May 30, 2011, the third season of Basketball Wives premiered, drawing 1.8 million viewers and featuring Meeka Claxton as a new cast member.

August 29, 2011: Basketball Wives LA spin-off series premiere

On August 29, 2011, the spin-off series, Basketball Wives LA, premiered.

October 31, 2011: Tami Roman hosted Basketball Wives LA overtime special

On October 31, 2011, Tami Roman hosted a half-hour Basketball Wives LA overtime special with Jackie Christie and Laura Govan to discuss the show.

November 2011: Conclusion of Basketball Wives LA spin-off series

In November 2011, the Basketball Wives LA spin-off series concluded.

November 30, 2011: Baseball Wives series premiere

On November 30, 2011, the Baseball Wives spin-off series, featuring wives and girlfriends of baseball players, premiered.

January 29, 2012: Baseball Wives aired its last episode

On January 29, 2012, the final episode of Baseball Wives aired.

February 20, 2012: Season 4 premiere of Basketball Wives

On February 20, 2012, the fourth season of Basketball Wives premiered, following the conclusion of the Basketball Wives LA spin-off in November 2011. New cast members Kesha Nichols and Kenya Bell joined the show.

March 12, 2012: VH1 announced the spin-off Ev and Ocho

On March 12, 2012, VH1 announced the spin-off Ev and Ocho, starring Evelyn Lozada and her fiancé Chad Ochocinco, which was set to air that September but was later shelved.

December 2012: Conclusion of Basketball Wives LA Season 2

In December 2012, the second season of Basketball Wives LA concluded.

August 19, 2013: Season 5 premiere of Basketball Wives

On August 19, 2013, the fifth season of Basketball Wives premiered with Tasha Marbury joining the cast after the conclusion of the second season of Basketball Wives LA in December 2012.

October 21, 2013: Airing of the last episode of Basketball Wives Season 5

On October 21, 2013, the last episode of the fifth season of Basketball Wives, filmed in Miami, Florida, aired.

2014: Show was quietly canceled

According to a tweet from Tami Roman in 2014, Basketball Wives was quietly canceled.

2014: Saniy'yah Samaa asked about Basketball Wives

In 2014, Saniy'yah Samaa was sought out to do Basketball Wives. She was asked by someone on the show if she knew of any girls that would be good for the show.

2015: Shaunie O'Neal discussed franchise expansion

Since 2015, Shaunie O'Neal has discussed expanding the Basketball Wives franchise to other cities, such as Houston, Dallas, and Orlando.

June 30, 2016: Shaunie's Home Court series premiere

On June 30, 2016, VH1 announced its new series "Shaunie's Home Court", which will follow O'Neal behind-the-scenes at home. The show was following the original Basketball Wives cast member, Shaunie O'Neal.

October 23, 2016: Airing of the last episode of Basketball Wives LA Season 5

On October 23, 2016, the last episode of the fifth season of Basketball Wives LA aired.

March 27, 2017: VH1 announced the show would be retooled

On March 27, 2017, VH1 announced that Basketball Wives would be retooled, airing under its original name after nearly four years off the air.

April 10, 2017: Basketball Wives Showdown: Evelyn vs. Tami special

On April 10, 2017, VH1 aired a pre-season special entitled "Basketball Wives Showdown: Evelyn vs. Tami" highlighting fan favorite moments from Evelyn Lozada and Tami Roman's past seasons.

April 17, 2017: Basketball Wives reboot premiere

On April 17, 2017, Basketball Wives was rebooted and relocated to Los Angeles, California, beginning with the sixth season.

July 12, 2017: Allegation about Basketball Wives: New York spin-off

On July 12, 2017, Saniy'yah Samaa alleged that a spin-off in New York was in the works and had been cast. This alleged spin-off was called "Basketball Wives: New York."

September 11, 2017: Baller Wives aired its last episode

On September 11, 2017, the final episode of Baller Wives aired. The series featured the wives and girlfriends of professional football players.

May 14, 2018: Season 7 premiere of Basketball Wives

On May 14, 2018, the seventh season of Basketball Wives premiered with Jennifer being promoted to the main cast. New cast members included Kristen Scott, CeCe Gutierrez, and Ogom "OG" Chijindu.

June 19, 2019: Season 8 premiere of Basketball Wives

On June 19, 2019, the eighth season of Basketball Wives premiered, with all cast members returning along with Feby Torres. Tami Roman departed the show halfway through the season.

February 9, 2021: Season 9 premiere of Basketball Wives

On February 9, 2021, after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ninth season of Basketball Wives premiered, featuring new cast members Liza Morales, Nia Dorsey, and Noria Dorsey.

April 2022: Evelyn Lozada announced her departure from the series

In April 2022, following the conclusion of the ninth season, Evelyn Lozada announced her departure from Basketball Wives.

April 18, 2022: VH1 announced the show's return for a tenth season

On April 18, 2022, VH1 announced that Basketball Wives would return for a tenth season, but Evelyn Lozada announced her departure that same month, in April 2022.

May 16, 2022: Season 10 premiere of Basketball Wives

On May 16, 2022, the tenth season of Basketball Wives premiered, with Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo, and Jennifer Williams returning, joined by former Basketball Wives LA alumnae.

May 18, 2022: Announcement of Shaunie's wedding special

On May 18, 2022, MTV Entertainment Studios announced that a wedding special featuring Shaunie embarking on a second chance at love with Pastor Keion Henderson would air later that year on VH1.

August 1, 2022: VH1 announced additional episodes for season 10

On August 1, 2022, during the mid-season finale of season 10, VH1 announced that additional episodes would air soon.

November 7, 2022: Announcement of Shaunie and Keion's Destination "I Do"

On November 7, 2022, TheWrap reported that O'Neal and Keion would be starring in a three-week-event series, Shaunie and Keion's Destination "I Do", with the release of an exclusive first look clip.

November 28, 2022: Shaunie and Keion's Destination "I Do" series premiere

On November 28, 2022, Shaunie and Keion's Destination "I Do" premiered.

January 23, 2023: VH1 confirmed the second half of season 10 premiere date

On January 23, 2023, VH1 confirmed that the second half of Basketball Wives season 10 would premiere on February 13, 2023.

February 13, 2023: Premiere of the second half of season 10

On February 13, 2023, the second half of the tenth season of Basketball Wives premiered.

May 8, 2023: Duffey announced her exit from the show

On May 8, 2023, LaTosha Duffey announced her exit from Basketball Wives following the conclusion of the tenth series.

June 14, 2023: VH1 announced the show's eleventh season

On June 14, 2023, VH1 announced that the eleventh season of Basketball Wives would premiere on October 9, 2023, with Christie, Bailey, and Williams returning. Lozada also returned as a full-time cast member.

September 18, 2023: VH1 announced a pre-season clip show special

On September 18, 2023, VH1 announced a pre-season clip show special, entitled Basketball Wives: All Star Moments, set to premiere on October 2, 2023, featuring Henderson and Lozada recapping moments of the show.

October 2, 2023: Basketball Wives: All Star Moments premiere

On October 2, 2023, the pre-season clip show special, Basketball Wives: All Star Moments, premiered, featuring Henderson and Lozada recapping moments of the show.

October 9, 2023: Season 11 premiere of Basketball Wives

On October 9, 2023, season 11 of Basketball Wives premiered with Christie, Bailey, Williams, and Lozada returning, along with new cast members.

May 30, 2024: VH1 announced the second half of season eleven premiere date

On May 30, 2024, VH1 announced that the second half of season eleven of Basketball Wives would premiere on July 1, 2024, with Maxiell returning to the cast.

July 1, 2024: Premiere of the second half of season eleven

On July 1, 2024, the second half of season eleven of Basketball Wives premiered with Maxiell returning to the cast.

March 25, 2025: Announcement of the twelfth season of the show

On March 25, 2025, it was announced that the twelfth season of Basketball Wives would premiere on May 5, 2025.

May 5, 2025: Season 12 premiere of Basketball Wives

On May 5, 2025, season twelve of Basketball Wives premiered with Lozada, Williams, Jackie Christie, and Maxiell returning. Renner also returned after her departure from the series. Chantel Christie became a main cast member.