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Clarke’s Kratom Episode Pushes the Controversial Plant Into Regulatory Spotlight
health1 month ago

Clarke’s Kratom Episode Pushes the Controversial Plant Into Regulatory Spotlight

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.

via The New York Times|
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Investigation Underway After Brandon Clarke’s Death, Possible Overdose Suspected
sports1 month ago

Investigation Underway After Brandon Clarke’s Death, Possible Overdose Suspected

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.

via USA Today|
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Memphis Grizzlies mourn Brandon Clarke, 29, amid investigation
sports1 month ago

Memphis Grizzlies mourn Brandon Clarke, 29, amid investigation

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.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Memphis Grizzlies Mourn Brandon Clarke, 29
sports1 month ago

Memphis Grizzlies Mourn Brandon Clarke, 29

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.

via Al Jazeera|
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Grizzlies mourn Brandon Clarke as autopsy is scheduled after 29-year-old’s death
sports1 month ago

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.

via AP News|
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Grizzlies Mourn Brandon Clarke as Death Investigated for Possible Overdose
sports1 month ago

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.

via USA Today|
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Brandon Clarke, Grizzlies Forward, Dies at 29 in San Fernando Valley
sports1 month ago

Brandon Clarke, Grizzlies Forward, Dies at 29 in San Fernando Valley

Brandon Clarke, 29, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies and seven-year NBA veteran, died in the San Fernando Valley after a medical emergency. Los Angeles Fire Department responders pronounced him dead, and investigators are probing the death as a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was found at the home. An autopsy will determine the cause. Clarke, selected 21st overall in 2019, earned All-Rookie First Team in 2020 and posted career averages of 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds across 309 games, though injuries limited him this past season.

via NBC Los Angeles|
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Memphis Grizzlies mourn Brandon Clarke's death at 29
sports1 month ago

Memphis Grizzlies mourn Brandon Clarke's death at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at 29, with no cause of death released; a seven-year Grizzlies veteran who played only two games this season due to knee and calf injuries, Clarke was a 2019 first‑round pick and Gonzaga All-American. He faced a four‑charge arrest in April in Arkansas, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver along with the Grizzlies issued condolences.

via The New York Times|
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