Grizzlies Clarke Death Basketball

FILE - Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots against Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Dec. 20, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, according to the NBA team and his agents. A person familiar with the investigation into his death said an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause. Clarke was found dead Monday at a home in the Los Angeles area, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Clarke was arrested April 1 in Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance and released on bond a day later. He was the 21st overall pick out of Gonzaga in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma City. Clarke was on the NBA's All-Rookie team in 2020 but injuries limited him to 72 of 246 games the past three seasons.