History of Basketball Wives in Timeline

Basketball Wives is a VH1 reality television series that follows the lives of women connected to professional basketball players. The show initially filmed in Miami for five seasons (2010-2013), then a spin-off, Basketball Wives LA, aired for five seasons (2011-2016). The original series was rebooted and moved to Los Angeles in 2017 for its sixth season, incorporating some LA cast members. The network considers the subsequent seasons as a continuation of the original series.

April 11, 2010: Basketball Wives Miami Premieres

On April 11, 2010, Basketball Wives, an American reality television series, premiered on VH1. The show follows the lives of women romantically linked to professional basketball players, and the first five seasons were filmed in Miami, Florida.

December 12, 2010: Basketball Wives Renewed for Second Season

On December 12, 2010, Basketball Wives was renewed for a second season of hour-long episodes. Tami Roman was added to the cast.

December 19, 2010: Football Wives Season Finale

On December 19, 2010, the spin-off series Football Wives, featuring the wives and girlfriend of professional football players, aired its final episode.

May 30, 2011: Basketball Wives Season Three Premieres

On May 30, 2011, season three of Basketball Wives premiered, drawing 1.8 million viewers. Meeka Claxton joined the cast.

August 29, 2011: Basketball Wives LA Premieres

On August 29, 2011, the spin-off series Basketball Wives LA premiered. It aired for five seasons.

October 31, 2011: 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.

November 2011: Basketball Wives LA Concludes

In November 2011, the spin-off Basketball Wives LA concluded. It preceded the premiere of Basketball Wives season four.

November 30, 2011: Baseball Wives Premieres

On November 30, 2011, Baseball Wives, a spin-off featuring the wives and girlfriends of baseball players from various teams, aired on VH1.

January 29, 2012: Baseball Wives Finale

On January 29, 2012, the spin-off Baseball Wives aired its final episode.

February 20, 2012: Basketball Wives Season Four Premieres

On February 20, 2012, season four of Basketball Wives premiered, following the conclusion of the spin-off Basketball Wives LA.

March 12, 2012: Ev and Ocho Spin-off Announced

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

December 2012: Basketball Wives LA Season Two Concludes

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

August 19, 2013: Basketball Wives Season Five Premieres

On August 19, 2013, season five of Basketball Wives premiered, following the second season of Basketball Wives LA.

October 21, 2013: Last episode of Basketball Wives Miami

On October 21, 2013, the last episode of Basketball Wives, filmed in Miami, Florida, aired on VH1. The show was later rebooted and relocated to Los Angeles.

2014: Sought out to do Basketball Wives

In 2014 Saniy'yah Samaa mentioned she was sought out to do Basketball Wives and asked by someone on the show if she knew any girls that would be good for the show, because we were doing Basketball Wives: New York

2014: Possible cancellation of Basketball Wives

In 2014, according to a tweet from Tami Roman, the show Basketball Wives was possibly cancelled.

2015: Potential franchise expansion

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

June 30, 2016: Shaunie's Home Court Announced

On June 30, 2016, VH1 announced its new series "Shaunie's Home Court", which will follow O'Neal behind-the-scenes at home, where she spends the days tending to her brood of five.

October 23, 2016: Last episode of Basketball Wives LA

On October 23, 2016, the last episode of Basketball Wives LA aired. The original Basketball Wives was rebooted and relocated to Los Angeles after this.

March 27, 2017: Basketball Wives Relaunch Announcement

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

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

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

April 17, 2017: Basketball Wives Reboot Premieres

On April 17, 2017, the original Basketball Wives was rebooted and relocated to Los Angeles, California, beginning with the sixth season. Some Basketball Wives LA cast members were combined into the original series.

July 12, 2017: Allegations about Basketball Wives: New York

On July 12, 2017, Saniy'yah Samaa alleged that a spin-off in New York was in the works and had been cast, but VH1 never green-lit the project.

September 11, 2017: Baller Wives Finale

On September 11, 2017, the spin-off Baller Wives, featuring the wives and girlfriends of professional football players, aired its final episode.

May 14, 2018: Basketball Wives Season Seven Premieres

On May 14, 2018, season seven of Basketball Wives premiered with Jennifer promoted to the main cast. New cast members were introduced.

June 19, 2019: Basketball Wives Season Eight Premieres

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

February 9, 2021: Basketball Wives Season Nine Premieres

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

April 2022: Evelyn Lozada Announces Departure

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

April 18, 2022: Basketball Wives Renewed for Season Ten

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

May 16, 2022: Basketball Wives Season Ten Premieres

On May 16, 2022, season ten of Basketball Wives premiered with returning and new cast members, including alumnae from Basketball Wives LA.

May 18, 2022: Wedding Special Announced

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, is set to air later that year on VH1.

August 1, 2022: VH1 Announces 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: Shaunie and Keion's Destination "I Do" Announced

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", and released an exclusive first look clip. The show would make its series premiere on November 28, 2022.

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

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

January 23, 2023: Premiere Date for Second Half of Season 10 Confirmed

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

February 13, 2023: Second Half of Basketball Wives Season 10 Premieres

On February 13, 2023, the second half of season 10 of Basketball Wives premiered on VH1.

May 8, 2023: LaTosha Duffey Exits Basketball Wives

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

June 14, 2023: Season 11 Premiere Announced

On June 14, 2023, VH1 announced that Basketball Wives's eleventh season would premiere on October 9, 2023, with returning and new cast members.

September 18, 2023: Basketball Wives: All Star Moments Special Announced

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 Premieres

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

October 9, 2023: Basketball Wives Season 11 Premieres

On October 9, 2023, season eleven of Basketball Wives premiered with returning cast members Jackie Christie, Brooke Bailey, Jennifer Williams, Evelyn Lozada, and new cast members Brittany Renner, Vanessa Rider, Jac'Eil Duckworth and Clayanna Warthen.

May 30, 2024: Basketball Wives Season 11B Premiere Date Announced

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

July 1, 2024: Basketball Wives Season 11B Premieres

On July 1, 2024, the second half of season eleven of Basketball Wives premiered with Brandi Maxiell returning to the cast. Rider, Warthen and Renner departed the series.

March 25, 2025: Basketball Wives Season 12 Premiere Date Announced

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

May 5, 2025: Basketball Wives Season 12 Premieres

On May 5, 2025, season twelve of Basketball Wives premiered. Returning cast members include Lozada, Williams, Jackie Christie, and Maxiell, along with new cast members Ming Lee, Ty Young, and Denise Reann Garcia.