NBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say
Summary
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke died in May due to accidental effects of heroin and cocaine, according to officials. He was found dead in a home near Los Angeles and had been under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season.Key Facts
- Brandon Clarke was 29 years old and played for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team.
- His death was ruled accidental and caused by heroin and cocaine use.
- Clarke was found dead on May 11 in a home near Los Angeles.
- Drug paraphernalia was discovered at the residence during the investigation.
- About six weeks before he died, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas for speeding, reckless driving, and possession of a controlled substance.
- Police found bags containing a green powdery substance in his car, which Clarke said was kratom, a herbal extract used for pain relief but considered addictive in some forms.
- Clarke had played for the Grizzlies for seven seasons after college at Gonzaga.
- He had multiple injuries in recent years, including an Achilles tendon tear in 2023 and knee surgeries in 2025, missing many games last season due to calf strain.
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