History of Basketball Wives in Timeline

Basketball Wives is a reality TV franchise on VH1 that follows the lives of women in relationships with professional basketball players. The show offers a glimpse into their luxurious lifestyles, personal dramas, and the challenges that come with navigating life in the world of professional basketball.

April 11, 2010: Premiere of Basketball Wives

On April 11, 2010, the first season of Basketball Wives, filmed in Miami, Florida, premiered.

December 12, 2010: Premiere of Second Season

Premiering on December 12, 2010, the second season of Basketball Wives shifted to hour-long episodes and introduced Tami Roman, ex-wife of Kenny Anderson, to the cast.

December 19, 2010: Conclusion of Football Wives

On December 19, 2010, the spin-off series Football Wives, featuring the wives and girlfriends of professional football players, concluded.

May 30, 2011: Premiere of Third Season

The third season of Basketball Wives premiered on May 30, 2011, with Meeka Claxton, wife of Speedy Claxton, joining the cast. The premiere drew 1.8 million viewers.

June 20, 2011: Announcement of Basketball Wives LA Spin-off

VH1 announced the expansion of the franchise with the creation of the Los Angeles-based spin-off, Basketball Wives LA on June 20, 2011.

August 29, 2011: Premiere of Basketball Wives LA

On August 29, 2011, a spin-off series based in Los Angeles, Basketball Wives LA, premiered.

October 31, 2011: Basketball Wives LA Overtime Special

Tami Roman hosted a special episode of Basketball Wives LA on October 31, 2011, discussing the events of the first season with Jackie Christie and Laura Govan.

November 2011: Conclusion of Basketball Wives LA's First Season

November 2011 marked the end of the first season of Basketball Wives LA.

November 30, 2011: Baseball Wives Premiere

A spin-off of Basketball Wives, Baseball Wives, premiered on November 30, 2011, featuring the wives and girlfriends of baseball players.

January 29, 2012: Baseball Wives Finale

Baseball Wives aired its final episode on January 29, 2012, concluding its first and only season.

February 20, 2012: Premiere of Fourth Season

Following the conclusion of Basketball Wives LA's first season in November 2011, the fourth season of Basketball Wives debuted on February 20, 2012, with new cast members Kesha Nichols and Kenya Bell.

March 12, 2012: Announcement of Ev and Ocho Spin-off

VH1 announced a new spin-off, "Ev and Ocho," starring Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco, on March 12, 2012. However, the show was canceled a few weeks before its premiere due to Ochocinco's arrest for assaulting Lozada.

September 10, 2012: Premiere of Second Season (LA)

On September 10, 2012, the second season of Basketball Wives LA premiered, attracting 1.82 million viewers.

December 2012: Conclusion of Basketball Wives LA's Second Season

The second season of Basketball Wives LA concluded in December 2012.

August 2013: Premiere of Retooled Third Season (LA)

Filming for the third season of Basketball Wives LA began in August 2013, featuring a revamped cast that included new members and the departure of previous cast members.

August 19, 2013: Premiere of Fifth Season

The fifth season of Basketball Wives premiered on August 19, 2013, after the second season of Basketball Wives LA concluded in December 2012. Tasha Marbury joined the cast.

November 2014: Start of Filming for Season 4 (LA)

Production for the fourth season of Basketball Wives LA commenced in November 2014.

2014: Quiet Cancellation of Basketball Wives

In 2014, Tami Roman revealed in a tweet that Basketball Wives had been quietly canceled.

2014: Saniy'yah Samaa Approached for Basketball Wives: New York

Saniy'yah Samaa revealed she was approached to participate in a New York spin-off of Basketball Wives in 2014.

April 2015: Conclusion of Filming for Season 4 (LA)

Filming for the fourth season of Basketball Wives LA concluded in April 2015.

July 12, 2015: Premiere of Fourth Season (LA)

On July 12, 2015, the fourth season of Basketball Wives LA premiered, drawing in 1.90 million viewers. The show shifted from Monday to Sunday nights.

September 23, 2015: Renewal for Fifth Season (LA)

On September 23, 2015, Basketball Wives LA was renewed for a fifth season.

2015: Shaunie O'Neal Discusses Expanding the Franchise

Shaunie O'Neal expressed interest in expanding the Basketball Wives franchise to other cities, including Houston, Dallas, and Orlando, in 2015.

January 2016: Start of Filming for Season 5 (LA)

Filming for the fifth season of Basketball Wives LA commenced in January 2016.

June 30, 2016: Shaunie's Home Court Premiere Announcement

VH1 announced its new series "Shaunie's Home Court", which follows Shaunie O'Neal at home with her children. The series premiered on June 30, 2016 and aired for two seasons.

July 17, 2016: Premiere of Fifth Season (LA)

The fifth season of Basketball Wives LA premiered on July 17, 2016.

March 27, 2017: Basketball Wives Revival and Relocation

VH1 announced the revival of Basketball Wives for a sixth season on March 27, 2017, relocating the show to Los Angeles and merging the casts of the original Miami series and the Los Angeles spin-off.

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

A pre-season special, "Basketball Wives Showdown: Evelyn vs. Tami", premiered on April 10, 2017, revisiting memorable moments from Evelyn Lozada and Tami Roman's time on the show.

April 17, 2017: Premiere of Sixth Season (Retooled as Basketball Wives)

The revamped sixth season, returning to the original title Basketball Wives, premiered on April 17, 2017, featuring a mix of returning cast members from both Basketball Wives and Basketball Wives LA.

July 12, 2017: Saniy'yah Samaa Alleges New York Spin-off Casting

Saniy'yah Samaa alleged that a spin-off, Basketball Wives: New York, had been cast but was never green-lit by VH1.

September 11, 2017: Baller Wives Finale

Baller Wives, a spin-off featuring the wives and girlfriends of professional football players, aired its final episode on September 11, 2017, after a short run.

May 14, 2018: Basketball Wives Season 7 Premiere

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

June 19, 2019: Basketball Wives Season 8 Premiere

All cast members from season 7 returned for season eight, which premiered on June 19, 2019, along with new cast member Feby Torres. Tami Roman and CeCe Gutierrez departed the show mid-season.

February 9, 2021: Basketball Wives Season 9 Premiere

After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Basketball Wives returned for a ninth season on February 9, 2021, with new cast members Liza Morales, Nia Dorsey, and Noria Dorsey.

April 2022: Evelyn Lozada Departs Basketball Wives

Following the conclusion of the ninth season, Evelyn Lozada announced her departure from the series in April 2022.

April 18, 2022: Basketball Wives Season 10 Renewal Announcement

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

May 16, 2022: Basketball Wives Season 10 Premiere

The tenth season of Basketball Wives premiered on May 16, 2022, featuring several cast changes, including the departure of Evelyn Lozada and the return of former cast members from Basketball Wives LA.

May 18, 2022: Shaunie O'Neal Wedding Special Announcement

MTV Entertainment Studios announced a wedding special featuring Shaunie O'Neal and Pastor Keion Henderson, set to air later in the year on VH1.

August 1, 2022: Basketball Wives Season 10 Mid-Season Finale and Additional Episodes Announcement

During the mid-season finale of season 10, VH1 announced that additional episodes of Basketball Wives will air soon.

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

TheWrap announced a three-week event series, "Shaunie and Keion's Destination 'I Do'", starring Shaunie O'Neal and Keion Henderson, and released a first look clip.

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

The series premiere of "Shaunie and Keion's Destination 'I Do'" aired on November 28, 2022.

January 23, 2023: Basketball Wives Season 10 Return Date Announcement

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

February 13, 2023: Basketball Wives Season 10 Returns

The second half of Basketball Wives season 10 premiered on February 13, 2023.

May 8, 2023: LaTosha Duffey Departs Basketball Wives

Following the conclusion of the tenth season of Basketball Wives, LaTosha Duffey announced her exit from the show on May 8, 2023.

June 13, 2023: Renewal for Eleventh Season

The series was renewed for an eleventh season by VH1 on June 13, 2023, with an expected air date in the fall.

June 14, 2023: Basketball Wives Season 11 Renewal Announcement

VH1 announced the show's return for an eleventh season on June 14, 2023, with a planned fall premiere. The season will see the return of Evelyn Lozada and the addition of several new cast members.

August 31, 2023: Premiere Date and Spin-off Announcement

Shaunie Henderson announced on August 31, 2023, that the eleventh season of Basketball Wives LA would premiere on October 9, 2023, alongside a new Orlando-based spin-off.