Brandon Clarke's autopsy reveals multiple drugs in his system
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
An autopsy conducted by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Brandon Clarke, a player for the Memphis Grizzlies, found cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, and other prescription drugs in his system at the time of death on May 11. The report stated that the combined effects of these substances contributed to his accidental death. At the time of his passing, Clarke was under recovery for injuries that limited his play during the previous season. His history of drug use, including an arrest for drug-related charges just weeks prior, has raised concerns. Clarke's family is expected to receive the full value of his contract through an insurance policy following his death.
- •Brandon Clarke died on May 11, 2026, at age 29.
- •The autopsy ruled his death an accident due to drug effects.
- •He was arrested in April 2026 on drug charges.
- •Clarke had missed most of the 2025-26 season due to injuries.
- •His contract was insured, ensuring the $12.5 million payout to his family.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke's full autopsy released: What we know
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke's full autopsy finds multiple prescription drugs in system
"The full autopsy confirmed cocaine and heroin as the main factors in Clarke's death on May 11, with multiple other prescription medications found as contributors. Clarke's death was ruled accidental.
"A full autopsy of Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke revealed he had cocaine, heroin and multiple prescription drugs in his system when he died.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:14 AMBrandon Clarke's full autopsy released: What we know
The full autopsy confirmed cocaine and heroin as the main factors in Clarke's death on May 11, with multiple other prescription medications found as contributors. Clarke's death was ruled accidental.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:04 PMBrandon Clarke's full autopsy finds multiple prescription drugs in system
A full autopsy of Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke revealed he had cocaine, heroin and multiple prescription drugs in his system when he died.
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