Brandon Clarke dies from drug mixture, ruled accidental overdose
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was pronounced dead on May 11. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office announced on August 7 that his death resulted from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine. Clarke, 29, was found in a home near Los Angeles, and drug paraphernalia was reported at the scene. He had been with the Grizzlies for all seven of his NBA seasons after playing at Gonzaga and was under contract through the 2026-27 season. Clarke faced legal issues weeks prior to his death, including an arrest in Arkansas for drug possession.
- •Brandon Clarke was found dead on May 11 near Los Angeles.
- •His death was ruled accidental due to heroin and cocaine.
- •Clarke faced legal issues including an arrest in Arkansas weeks before his death.
- •He was a key player for the Grizzlies since joining the team.
- •Clarke's contract extended through the 2026-27 NBA season.
- 10:35 PMESPN — Coroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from drug mixture
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed: How Memphis Grizzlies star died
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke's death caused by heroin and cocaine, medical examiner says
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died from 'effects of heroin and cocaine'
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
"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 near Los Angeles on May 11.
"Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death has been ruled an accident due to heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office announced Friday.
"The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has released more details on the cause of death for former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke.
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External links- ESPNAug 7, 2026, 10:35 PMCoroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from drug mixture
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death has been ruled an accident due to heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office announced Friday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:23 PMBrandon Clarke's cause of death revealed: How Memphis Grizzlies star died
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has released more details on the cause of death for former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:22 PMBrandon Clarke's death caused by heroin and cocaine, medical examiner says
The Grizzlies forward died in May after being found unresponsive in his home.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:35 PMMemphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died from 'effects of heroin and cocaine'
Months after his death in Los Angeles, the medical examiner released a statement about Brandon Clarke's cause of death.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:24 PMMemphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
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 near Los Angeles on May 11.
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