Grizzlies Mourn Brandon Clarke as Death Investigated for Possible Overdose

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has died in California, with authorities treating the case as a possible overdose after a May 11 incident in the San Fernando Valley. The team and Clarke’s agency expressed heartbreak. Clarke spent seven NBA seasons with Memphis after being drafted in 2019 and signing a four-year, $50 million extension in 2022, though injuries limited his playing time in recent seasons. Ja Morant paid tribute on social media, and investigators have not yet determined a cause of death.