{"id":639117,"date":"2026-05-12T19:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/639117\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:38:09","slug":"brandon-clarke-of-the-memphis-grizzlies-dies-at-age-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/639117\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies dies at age 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The team didn’t immediately provide details about the circumstances surrounding Clarke’s death.<\/p>\n

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the team said in a statement posted to social media<\/a>. “Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten.”<\/p>\n

Clarke last played for the Grizzlies in December. He had been injured with a calf injury, according to his profile on the NBA website. The Grizzlies said in March that he would miss the rest of the season as his rehab continued.<\/p>\n

In April, Clarke was arrested on drug charges in Arkansas after he was chased by authorities, CBS affiliate WREG-TV reported<\/a>. He was released on bond.<\/p>\n

\"Brandon<\/p>\n

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots during an NBA game against the Washington Wizards on Dec. 20, 2025.<\/p>\n

Brandon Dill \/ AP<\/p>\n

“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Brandon’s family, friends and the Grizzlies organization.”<\/p>\n

Clarke was a first round pick out of Gonzaga in 2019. The forward averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds over his seven-year NBA career.<\/p>\n

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n

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