Grizzlies mourn Brandon Clarke as autopsy is scheduled after 29-year-old’s death

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, was found dead at a home in the Los Angeles area; emergency responders reported drug paraphernalia at the scene and an autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause of death. Clarke, a Gonzaga product who joined Memphis as a 2019 first-round pick, was an All-Rookie selection in 2020 and played seven seasons for the Grizzlies, who are rebuilding after recent roster moves. His agents and the team issued statements expressing heartbreak and condolences.