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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.
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.
Five teams—the Spurs, Jazz, Bucks, Hornets and Grizzlies—pulled off quiet, value-first offseasons that prioritized future flexibility over splashy star moves: San Antonio added Julian Champagnie, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris and secured a Victor Wembanyama extension; Utah parlayed two Lakers picks into depth with Nurkić and Hayes plus promising youngsters; Milwaukee extracted a rich Giannis return from Miami and filled in with smart signings; Charlotte pivoted from LaMelo Ball, landing Naz Reid, re-signing Coby White, and securing a 2033 unprotected pick plus Suns’ assets; Memphis moved off Ja Morant with minimal draft cost, adding Isaiah Stewart and more picks while preserving a powerful traded-player exception. This club-by-club, steady-building approach defined an offseason that should pay dividends down the line.
Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a Memphis buyout and plans to sign a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers, per Shams Charania and Chris Haynes. The deal would pay about $3.88M with a $2.45M cap hit, adding veteran wing depth for Philly as they navigate hard-cap constraints and pursue LeBron James’ former teammate on the roster.
The Sixers, after rumors of LeBron James joining, are set to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope pending a buyout from the Memphis Grizzlies. Caldwell-Pope would add veteran 3-and-D depth to Philadelphia, who is trying to bolster their wing rotation. His recent stint in Memphis was below his career averages, but he brings championship pedigree from the Lakers/Nuggets. To sign him, Philly would need to clear cap space by waiving non-guaranteed contracts (Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry) and possibly Johni Broome, keeping options open on roster spots as they pursue veteran minimum signings.
A six-team NBA trade reportedly reconfigures six franchises (Dallas, Washington, LA Clippers, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Memphis) with D'Angelo Russell headed to Memphis and Khris Middleton to Washington. Middleton signs a three-year deal with the Wizards via sign-and-trade with Dallas; Russell is moved to Memphis as a salary-dump for Washington. In the package, Dallas would receive Santi Aldama, Marcus Sasser and Tarik Biberovic rights; Detroit would obtain John Collins, Gary Harris and Taurean Prince; the Clippers receive no incoming players, and Dallas would gain a trade exception. The deal, described by Shams Charania and Keith Smith, includes Middleton’s $5.6 million cap figure next season and partially guaranteed second year with a non-guaranteed third year for Middleton.
Khris Middleton signs a three-year, $17.6 million deal with the Wizards via sign-and-trade, part of a six-team mega-trade involving the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pistons, Clippers and Bucks that also ships D’Angelo Russell to Memphis; the multi-team package includes multiple draft picks, Middleton’s second year is partially guaranteed and the third year non-guaranteed, and Russell’s long-term role with Memphis remains uncertain.
Portland stunned the league by trading for Ja Morant from Memphis in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, joining a lineup that already features Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson. With Morant in the mix, insiders say the Blazers are more likely to keep Jrue Holiday and have cooled on pursuing Anthony Davis, sending messages to other teams that Holiday isn’t going anywhere. The resulting core—Morant, Holiday, Henderson, Avdija, Clingan, and Sharpe—aims to elevate Portland after a 42-40 playoff finish, with the team eyeing further improvement in the 2026-27 season.
Memphis trades Ja Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, signaling a clean pivot away from the Morant era; Morant gets a fresh start with Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday in Portland, a move Blazer fans are embracing as a potential game‑changer, while Scoot Henderson could lose minutes. Memphis’ move marks a broader rebuild and a shift away from the Morant–Bane–Jackson trio.
Portland acquires Ja Morant from Memphis in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, adding a two-time All-Star guard to lead the Blazers as Memphis reshapes its roster.