Grizzlies void Brandon Clarke's contract after his death
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies will not pay the final year of Brandon Clarke's contract, voiding an additional $12.5 million to his estate following his death at 29. Clarke passed away from an accidental overdose three months prior. Although he earned the full salary for the 2025-26 season after appearing in two games, the Grizzlies confirmed the last year was not protected for death, impacting potential payments. Clarke had a life insurance policy, but its payout details remain unclear given the circumstances of his death.
- •Grizzlies voided Clarke's final contract year worth $12.5 million.
- •Clarke died at age 29 from an accidental overdose.
- •He played only two games in the 2025-26 season.
- •His estate will not receive the voided salary as it wasn't death protected.
- •Details of Clarke's life insurance policy remain uncertain.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke’s estate set to receive full $12.5 million despite reports Memphis Grizzlies wouldn’t pay
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke's estate will receive full $12.5 million life insurance
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Brandon Clarke's Grizzlies contract will be paid in full to estate
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Clarke's estate will receive all money the former Grizzlies forward was owed: 'Brandon’s contract was fully protected'
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Memphis Grizzlies won’t pay out last year of Brandon Clarke’s contract after his death
"After reports emerged on Thursday that Brandon Clarke’s estate wouldn’t receive the remainder of his contract, it has now been revealed that the money will be paid after all. Brandon Clarke’s passing was a truly tragic moment for the entire basketball community in 2026.
"The estate of late Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke will receive a life insurance disbursement for his full salary that was owed next season.
"The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to pay out Brandon Clarke's remaining contract's worth of $12.5 million to his estate through life insurance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 7:30 AMBrandon Clarke’s estate set to receive full $12.5 million despite reports Memphis Grizzlies wouldn’t pay
After reports emerged on Thursday that Brandon Clarke’s estate wouldn’t receive the remainder of his contract, it has now been revealed that the money will be paid after all. Brandon Clarke’s passing was a truly tragic moment for the entire basketball community in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:40 PMBrandon Clarke's estate will receive full $12.5 million life insurance
The estate of late Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke will receive a life insurance disbursement for his full salary that was owed next season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:00 PMWhy Brandon Clarke's Grizzlies contract will be paid in full to estate
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to pay out Brandon Clarke's remaining contract's worth of $12.5 million to his estate through life insurance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:06 PMBrandon Clarke's estate will receive all money the former Grizzlies forward was owed: 'Brandon’s contract was fully protected'
The remaining $12.5 million on Clarke's contract is expected to be paid in full through life insurance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:00 AMWhy Memphis Grizzlies won’t pay out last year of Brandon Clarke’s contract after his death
The Memphis Grizzlies will not be paying $12. 5 million to Brandon Clarke’s estate following his death, voiding the final year of his contract.
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