News of the death of Brandon Clarke, a Memphis Grizzlies forward, was confirmed by the team on Tuesday.
The team confirmed his death. Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has died, the team confirmed on Tuesday. He was 29.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the team said in a statement on social media. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the great Memphis community will not be forgotten. "Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke plays in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn.
The Canadian-American forward began playing in the NBA in 2019. He was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and immediately traded to Memphis.
"As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "Our thoughts and sympathies are with Brandon's family, friends and the Grizzlies organization. "Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures.
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