LA ME rules Brandon Clarke’s death accidental, tied to heroin and cocaine
TL;DR
Los Angeles County's medical examiner ruled that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, an accidental death. Clarke was found in a San Fernando Valley home with reports that drug paraphernalia was present. He remained under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season and had been arrested about six weeks earlier in Arkansas on speeding, reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance.
- Brandon Clarke, NBA player for Memphis Grizzlies, died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say ABC7 Los Angeles
- Coroner: Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died from effects of cocaine, heroin ESPN
- Brandon Clarke’s death ruled accidental overdose of cocaine, heroin The New York Times
- Brandon Clarke’s Cause of Death Revealed After NBA Star Dies at 29 People.com
- NBA star Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules Al Jazeera
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