Memphis mourns NBA star Brandon Clarke after sudden death
The basketball world and Memphis community grieve the loss of Brandon Clarke, a 29‑year‑old Grizzlies forward whose philanthropic work and on‑court contributions left a lasting imprint.
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The basketball world and Memphis community grieve the loss of Brandon Clarke, a 29‑year‑old Grizzlies forward whose philanthropic work and on‑court contributions left a lasting imprint.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant shared a series of heartfelt posts honoring teammate Brandon Clarke, who died early Monday in Los Angeles under investigation for a possible overdose.

Tributes have flooded in after the sudden passing of Brandon Clarke, a 29‑year‑old forward who spent his entire NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but his demise comes after a brief arrest in Arkansas and a series of setbacks that limited his playing time in recent seasons.