Brandon Clarke dies from drug mixture, ruled accidental overdose
15 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 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.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Major details emerge on NBA star Brandon Clarke’s cause of death
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke cause of death: What we know about Memphis Grizzlies forward's sudden passing
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies Star Brandon Clarke’s Official Cause of Death Revealed 3 Months Later
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — NBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Former NBA, Desert Vista star Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Coroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from effects of heroin, cocaine
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Death of NBA forward Clarke ruled accident due to heroin, cocaine
- 10:35 PMESPN — Coroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from drug mixture
"The death of NBA Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled an accident due to "the effects of heroin and cocaine," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner announced on Friday.A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination of Clarke the next day and the cause and manner of death were certified Friday.
"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.
"Authorities have disclosed the official cause and manner of Brandon Clarke’s death nearly three months after the Grizzlies forward died. The post Grizzlies Star Brandon Clarke’s Official Cause of Death Revealed 3 Months Later appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 5:31 PMMajor details emerge on NBA star Brandon Clarke’s cause of death
The whole basketball community was shocked on May 11, 2026 when the news broke that Brandon Clarke was no more. Details have now been confirmed regarding the death of the Memphis Grizzlies forward, with authorities ruling it as accidental.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:01 PMBrandon Clarke cause of death: What we know about Memphis Grizzlies forward's sudden passing
Clarke was found unresponsive in a Los Angeles home on May 11. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:02 AMGrizzlies Star Brandon Clarke’s Official Cause of Death Revealed 3 Months Later
Authorities have disclosed the official cause and manner of Brandon Clarke’s death nearly three months after the Grizzlies forward died. The post Grizzlies Star Brandon Clarke’s Official Cause of Death Revealed 3 Months Later appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:55 AMNBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:59 PMFormer NBA, Desert Vista star Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced Aug. 7 the cause of death for former NBA player Brandon Clarke.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:48 PMCoroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from effects of heroin, cocaine
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died accidentally due to effects of cocaine and heroin, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled Friday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:43 PMDeath of NBA forward Clarke ruled accident due to heroin, cocaine
The death of NBA Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled an accident due to "the effects of heroin and cocaine," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner announced on Friday.A deputy medical examiner conducted an examination of Clarke the next day and the cause and manner of death were certified Friday.
- 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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