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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died May 11 in a San Fernando Valley home; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the death an accidental overdose from heroin and cocaine. Clarke, 29, was born in Vancouver and played at San Jose State and Gonzaga, appearing in 309 NBA games for Memphis after being drafted in 2021.
Memphis Grizzlies forward and former Gonzaga star Brandon Clarke died in May at age 29; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the death accidental and attributed it to the effects of heroin and cocaine, with drug paraphernalia reportedly found at the residence. Clarke had been with the Grizzlies for seven seasons, played for Gonzaga in 2018-19, and was arrested weeks before his death on speeding and controlled-substance charges.
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled Brandon Clarke's death accidental, caused by the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, with a significant contribution from multiple prescription medications; the 29-year-old Grizzlies forward was found unresponsive in May in the San Fernando Valley and the full report will be released later. Clarke played 309 NBA games, averaging 10.2 points, and had a limited 2025-26 season due to injuries. He had been arrested a month before his death on speeding and possession of a controlled substance. Clarke was born in Vancouver with Canadian-American citizenship, drafted in 2019 by the Oklahoma City Thunder and later traded to the Grizzlies.
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.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at 29; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death due to the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, with the manner of death listed as an accident. He was found unresponsive at his California home on May 11 and was discovered with drug paraphernalia; Clarke’s death certificate also noted the presence of multiple prescription medications. The NBA player had seven seasons with the Grizzlies, and his team mourned the loss.
LA County medical examiner ruled Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke’s death an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, with the combined effects of multiple prescription medications noted as a contributing factor; Clarke, 29, was found unresponsive in May after a 911 call and pronounced dead, with drug paraphernalia found at his home. A full autopsy report will be released later; Clarke had an April Arkansas arrest on drug charges, and Kratom reportedly found in possession was not confirmed to be present in his body at the time of death.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, with officials attributing the cause to heroin and cocaine.
Former NBA player Brandon Clarke died at 29 from the combined effects of heroin and cocaine, ruled an accidental death by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner; authorities found drug paraphernalia near his body after he was found unresponsive in a San Fernando Valley home on May 11. Clarke spent seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and was mourned by the team.
NBA forward Brandon Clarke’s Arkansas arrest over kratom capsules—he told deputies, 'it's just kratom'—highlights a fiercely debated, poorly regulated plant that critics say can be addictive and dangerous. With Tennessee and other states weighing bans, the FDA warns of serious risks, while Arkansas already criminalized kratom; Clarke later died in California, with toxicology results pending and officials not confirming kratom as a factor. The case underscores ongoing questions about kratom’s medical value, safety, and the integrity of industry practices and sponsorships in sports.
An ongoing investigation is examining the death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died in Los Angeles at age 29. The AP piece notes tributes and a memorial outside FedExForum in Memphis as authorities review circumstances surrounding his passing.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, was found dead at a San Fernando Valley residence; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has deferred the cause of death as investigators probe a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was found at the scene. Clarke, a 2019 first-round pick and 2020 All-Rookie selection, played in 309 NBA games with career averages of 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, but appeared in only two games in the 2025-26 season due to injuries.
Brandon Clarke, a seven-year NBA veteran who spent his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at 29. His agency confirmed the news, with reports indicating he was found dead in a San Fernando Valley home and that a possible overdose is being investigated. Clarke appeared in 309 NBA games, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds, though injuries limited him to two games this season.
Brandon Clarke, 29, forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died with no cause released; he spent seven NBA seasons with Memphis and earned All-Rookie First Team honors in 2020. Tributes poured in from the Grizzlies and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after Clarke was pronounced dead at a home in California’s San Fernando Valley; he had battled injuries in recent years and previously faced a Arkansas arrest in April for speeding and possession of kratom, having signed a multiyear extension with Memphis in 2022.
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.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a seven-year NBA veteran and 2019 No. 21 pick, has died at age 29. The announcement drew tributes from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the Grizzlies, and the NBPA, who lauded Clarke as a beloved teammate and leader whose impact extended beyond basketball.