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Tragedy! NBA Player Dies at 29!
Memphis NBA player and power forward Brandon Clarke has passed away at the age of 29, his agency Priority Sports announced. The news of his death has shaken the basketball world and comes at a time when he was still recovering from a severe injury and off-court issues that marked his last season.
TL;DR
- Brandon Clarke, power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, died at 29.
- His agency, Priority Sports, announced his passing.
- Clarke was selected 21st in the 2019 NBA draft and played his entire professional career with Memphis.
- His final season was significantly impacted by knee and calf injuries.
- He was arrested in April 2026 on charges including possession of controlled substances.
- Clarke founded the 'Brandon Clarke Foundation' in 2025 to assist families and children in Memphis.
- He played college basketball for Gonzaga Bulldogs and San Jose State.