Brandon Clarke Remembered | Memphis Grizzlies News

A devastating loss shook the basketball world as Brandon Clarke, 29, passed away on May 11—rumored to be from a drug overdose. A beloved Grizzlies teammate, Clarke’s career was cut short by relentless injuries, including a ruptured Achilles and multiple knee issues, ending his 2025-26 season after just two games. His final NBA appearance came in December, and over seven seasons with Memphis, he averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. The team honored him with a moment of silence before their Summer League game, as fans mourn the young star whose life was tragically cut short—reminding us all of life’s fragility, both on and off the court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cc91e84ea9d893a