VH1'S HIT SERIES "BASKETBALL WIVES" RETURNS FOR SEASON 12 MONDAY, MAY 5TH, WITH FRANCHISE ICONS EVELYN LOZADA, JACKIE CHRISTIE, JENNIFER WILLIAMS, BRANDI MAXIELL AND BRITTANY RENNER IN THE STARTING LINEUP

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FORMER WNBA STAR TY YOUNG JOINS THE ROSTER ALONG WITH NEW CAST MEMBERS CHANTEL CHRISTIE-JEFFRIES AND MING LEE

NEW YORK, NY - March 25, 2025 - VH1's fan-favorite reality series "Basketball Wives" is back and bolder than ever! Season 12 premieres on Monday, May 5th at 8/7C, promising a season packed with personal breakthroughs, growth, spiritual awakenings and even new marriages -- bringing hope and fresh energy to this season. But as the stakes rise and loyalties are tested, not everyone will make it through unscathed.

Returning this season are franchise icons Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Brandi Maxiell and Brittany Renner, with a special guest appearance from executive producer Shaunie Henderson. They're joined by an exciting mix of fresh faces ready to shake up the dynamic: beauty mogul Ming Lee, Chantel Christie-Jeffries (Jackie Christie's daughter), and former WNBA star Ty Young, who's bringing her own unique journey and perspective to the show.

With Chantel Christie stepping into the spotlight, the "Basketball Wives" lifestyle takes on a new, multi-generational twist. As old alliances are tested and new relationships emerge, the true meaning of loyalty and sisterhood will be put to the ultimate test.

Among the season's major storylines, Jennifer Williams' newlywed bliss is threatened by her husband's ongoing legal battles, while her strained relationship with Evelyn Lozada reaches a boiling point, forcing them to confront years of unresolved tension. Jackie is eager to mentor her daughter Chantel in the Basketball Wives lifestyle, but Chantel is determined to forge her own path. Meanwhile, Brittany Renner embarks on a transformative spiritual journey, supported by longtime friend and fellow NBA ex Denise Garcia, as they both work to build legacies outside the league's shadow.

Brandi Maxiell, after over two decades as a devoted wife, is stepping into independence and rediscovering herself beyond marriage. Ty Young's move to LA with Ming Lee, once a dream, has turned into a complicated breakup, forcing both to navigate their next steps in life and love under the public eye.

With fast breaks and buzzer-beaters, "Basketball Wives" proves that in the game of life; loyalty, resilience, and love will continue to be tested. But, true sisterhood will always prevail.

Don't miss the highly anticipated season premiere of Basketball Wives on Monday, May 5th, only on VH1.

"Basketball Wives" is produced by Truly Original and Shed Media. Shaunie Henderson also serves as an executive producer. From Truly Original, the executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Ronica Wynder, Luke Neslage, and Davis Reidpath. For VH1, Tiffany Lea Williams, Angela Aguilera, Mimi Blanchard and Melanie Collier Lodge serve as executive producers.

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About Truly Original:

Truly Original creates a broad range of nonfiction programming for television and streaming platforms. Run by Emmy(R) Award-winning producers Glenda Hersh and Steven Weinstock, who serve as Truly Original's co-presidents and CEOs, the company is a subsidiary of Banijay. In addition to Basketball Wives, Truly Original's robust roster includes Ink Master, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of Potomac, The Real Housewives of Dubai, Family Karma, Would I Lie to You?, Kandi & The Gang, The Real Friends of WeHo, Swamp People, Summer House, Winter House and The Last Cowboy with executive producer Taylor Sheridan. For more information visit trulyoriginal.com.