The NBA world is reeling after the death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke at the age of 29.
The Grizzlies, Clarke’s agency, and the NBA confirmed the news Tuesday.
Neither the team nor his representatives initially released a cause of death, ESPNreported.
According to an ABC Newsreportciting LAPD sources, Clarke was found dead Monday inside a home in Los Angeles from a possible drug overdose.
Police reportedly found drugs at the scene, where there was reportedly no evidence of foul play.
The sudden death sent shockwaves through the league and through Memphis, where Clarke spent every minute of his seven-year NBA career after being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder shortly after the 2019 draft.
The Grizzlies released a statement calling the loss “tragic.”
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the organization said. “Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten.”
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz)May 12, 2026
Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, wrote in a statement, “We are all beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke.”
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