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Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29

Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29

Summary

Brandon Clarke, a 29-year-old basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died. The cause of his death has not been announced, and he was found at his home in California.

Key Facts

  • Brandon Clarke played for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
  • He was 29 years old at the time of his death.
  • Clarke was discovered dead at his home in the San Fernando Valley, California.
  • No cause of death has been made public yet.
  • He was drafted in 2019 by the Oklahoma City Thunder but immediately traded to Memphis.
  • Clarke made the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
  • Injuries limited his playing time in recent years, including a torn Achilles tendon in 2023.
  • He signed a multi-year contract extension with the Grizzlies in 2022.
  • Clarke was arrested in April 2026 for speeding and possession of kratom, a legal herbal supplement.
  • NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Clarke’s agency expressed sadness and praised his character and impact.
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