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See the full story · 6 sourcesSPORTS Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death released by LA County Medical Examiner Saturday, August 8, 2026 5:17AM The cause of death has been released for Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke. Clarke was found dead inside a home near Los Angeles on May 11. LOS ANGELES -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said the 29-year-old basketball player's death was accidental.
Clarke was found dead inside a home in the San Fernando Valley on May 11. A person familiar with the terms of the investigation told The Associated Press after the Grizzlies announced Clarke's passing that drug paraphernalia was found at the residence. The person had spoken on condition of anonymity because those details had not been released publicly.
Clarke was under contract to be with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season.
About six weeks before he died, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas on charges of speeding, reckless driving and possessing a controlled substance. He was with Memphis for all seven of his pro seasons after finishing his college career at Gonzaga.
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