Basketball Wives Season 9 Review

Glamour, drama and rivalries are the name of the game in this reality series that follows the wives, fiancees and exes of NBA players. Featuring Shaunie O’Neal, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman, Malaysia Hudson and others, the show offers a voyeuristic look at life sharing a romantic relationship with a professional athlete. The series explores the women’s personal lives as they go through various emotional struggles including overcoming depression, dealing with a cheating spouse, and bonding with their friends and family.

During season nine, OG, the girlfriend of Kwame Alexander, makes a controversial statement about Evelyn that leads to a nasty feud between the two. Meanwhile, Jackie’s husband receives a lucrative job offer and Brandi throws a party for her sister, but Malaysia’s attitude derails the event.

In addition to battling with exes, the cast members also struggle to keep their relationships in tact while dealing with their partners’ frequent travel schedules and flirtatious groupies. They must also maintain their image while trying to live up to the reputation of being a basketball wife or girlfriend.

Despite a shorter season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest batch of basketball wives have the ability to create some serious buzz with their on-camera antics. With a cast of stunning beauties and a few shady characters, these women will be sure to keep you hooked this season.