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Brandon Clarke found dead weeks after Arkansas drug arrest

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Brandon Clarke found dead weeks after Arkansas drug arrest
Summary

NBA player Brandon Clarke, 29, was found dead in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026. Newly released bodycam footage shows his arrest in Arkansas for speeding and drug possession six weeks prior. Police reported Clarke was carrying kratom, a substance linked to safety concerns by the FDA. Clarke played his entire NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies after being drafted 21st overall in 2019. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of his death.

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  • •Brandon Clarke was found dead on May 11 in Los Angeles.
  • •He was arrested in April in Arkansas on drug possession charges.
  • •Footage reveals he possessed kratom during the arrest.
  • •Clarke had a seven-year NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • •The investigation into his death continues.
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Police say he was carrying kratom, a leaf-derived supplement frequently sold as an energy booster or pain reliever.

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