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NBA player Brandon Clarke dies at 29
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May 13, 2026
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0:58Now PlayingMemphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died. He was 29.
Clarke was a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and earned All-Rookie First Team honors in his first season. He spent his entire seven-year NBA career with Memphis, though injuries limited his playing time in recent years.
Last month, Clarke was arrested for speeding and possession of a controlled substance. He was later released on bond.
The NBA and Clarke's agency confirmed his death Tuesday, with the Grizzlies calling him "an outstanding teammate and an even better person." They offered no details on how he died.
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