Cast

Jackie Christie, wife of retired NBA player Doug Christie, is famous for her outlandish antics and over-the-top meltdowns. When her husband, Doug, accepts an assistant coaching job, Jackie's wild behavior goes into overdrive. Will her long-distance marriage and unexplained outbursts prove too much for her to overcome, or will she find her happily-ever-after?

Shaunie O'Neal, ex-wife of basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, faces life head-on as a successful entrepreneur while raising five children, and works tirelessly to balance career, kids and her dating life. Residual beef between Shaunie and Brandi Maxiell still lingers, and Brandi won't feel welcomed in L.A. until it's squashed.

Tami Roman is the ex-wife of retired NBA player Kenny Anderson. Tami moved to L.A. from Houston with her then-boyfriend, Reggie Youngblood, and while the couple desperately wants to have a child together, Tami has suffered three miscarriages and it's causing their relationship to hang in the balance. Tami is also managing her daughter Jazz's budding music career.

Malaysia Pargo finally found peace after divorcing NBA player Jannero Pargo. She begrudgingly formed a stable relationship with Jackie Christie, and now Malaysia demonstrates her unwavering loyalty despite Jackie's emotional outbursts. But will Malaysia's unwillingness to make new friends cause tension in the group, or will the veteran wives take her side?

Brandi Maxiell's struggle in her rocky marriage with NBA player Jason Maxiell eventually led her to take a timeout from the relationship in the hopes of putting an end to Jason's promiscuous ways. His attempts to win her back continue, but Brandi fights to find her independence. Will Jason be able to win back her trust, or is it game over for their marriage?

Angel Brinks, ex-girlfriend and the mother of New Orleans player Tyreke Evans's daughter, joined the group along with her best friend Angel Love. A mother of two, Brinks tries hard to balance the responsibilities of motherhood with running her own clothing line. However, with the stress of party planning and Love's rocky introduction to the group, Brinks struggles to keep her cool.

Angel Love, girlfriend and the mother of NBA player DeJuan Blair's son, moves to L.A. with her best friend Angel Brinks. Things are on the rocks with DeJuan, so Angel Love is looking to meet some new girlfriends and have fun, but she quickly learns some of the ladies don't take kindly to fresh blood. Will she stick it out in L.A., or will she run for the hills?

LaTosha Duffey is a successful club DJ engaged to basketball agent Iman Shokouhizadeh. She moves to L.A. with big plans to take over the DJ scene, but when Duffey and Tami Roman team up to work on a music video, their styles clash and the two go head-to-head. Will their friendship survive one of the biggest fights in Basketball Wives history?

Draya Michele made her mark in the fashion industry with the launch of her clothing line Fine Ass Girls. Over time, tensions boiled between Draya and the other women, with the group accusing her of being self-centered, running away from problems and distancing herself -- and Draya's comment about Brandi Maxiell's cancer battle may have been the final straw.

Mehgan James is fresh to the scene in L.A. A friend of Jackie Christie, Mehgan immediately starts stirring up trouble for herself when the other ladies begin to question her alliances. Not one to hold her tongue or shy away from getting physical, Mehgan immediately rubs Draya Michele the wrong way. Is there room in the L.A. group for this newbie, or will her outspoken ways land her in hot water?

Patrice Curry is the wife of former NBA player Eddy Curry. A friend of Malaysia Pargo and mother of seven, Patrice has had to deal with a lot in her life, including her husband's extramarital affairs. Patrice has a tough decision to make when she grapples with whether or not to adopt Eddy's son Noah, who was conceived out of Eddy's infidelity.

Engaged to overseas basketball superstar Lorenzo Gordon, Brittish Williams is establishing herself in L.A. as a businesswoman and future basketball wife. But this sassy shoe designer can't seem to stay out of the drama and has a tendency to make enemies faster than she does friends.

Sundy Carter, a longtime friend of Jackie Christie, starts stirring up trouble from the moment she's introduced to the group. Suffering from one scandal after another, Sundy wishes to keep her private life private. Unfortunately for her, the personal revelations just won't stop coming, and her consistent support for Jackie lands her in hot water on more than one occasion.

A popular video vixen, model and longtime friend of Draya Michele, Brooke Bailey joined the scene in the midst of her romantic involvement with NBA star Rashard Lewis. This sexy, single mom is a straight shooter who takes flak from absolutely no one.

At 12 years old, Gloria Govan met future NBA star Matt Barnes. After many years apart, Matt and Gloria reconnected when he played near Gloria's hometown of Oakland, CA. The two fell in love and now have two identical twin boys. Today, Gloria finds time to do it all. Using her business education and book smarts, she is heavily involved in several charities while also pursuing an acting career.

Laura Govan, sister of Gloria Govan, is fearless and fierce. While the Govans' family ties run deep and strong, Laura has developed some doubts about how the Hollywood lifestyle may be affecting her relationship with her sister.

Imani Showalter, ex-fiancee of NBA player Stephen Jackson, has fought hard against being stigmatized since parting ways with her famous ex, and she isn't shy to confess that she hasn't dated since. A former singer with a New York City girl group, this mother of three is embracing the process of rediscovering what makes her happy again, going along with wherever her passion takes her.

Kimsha Artest, self-described partner of NBA star Metta Ford-Artest and mother of three, is proud of her New York City roots and not a fan of living in L.A. After 17 years with Metta, she's rolled with the punches when it comes to the pro basketball lifestyle. Kimsha refuses to resign herself to the L.A. party scene and shies away from the bling.