Memphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
- Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled his death as accidental.
- Clarke was found dead in a home near Los Angeles on May 11.
- Drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the residence where he was discovered.
- He was under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season.
Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled his death as accidental. Clarke was found dead in a home near Los Angeles on May 11.
Drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the residence where he was discovered. A person familiar with the investigation stated this information on condition of anonymity.
Clarke was under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season. About six weeks before his death, he was arrested in Arkansas on charges of speeding, reckless driving, and possessing a controlled substance.
孟菲斯前锋布兰登·克拉克因海洛因和可卡因影响去世，官方称
孟菲斯灰熊队前锋布兰登·克拉克于5月因海洛因和可卡因影响去世，官方称。
洛杉矶县法医部门裁定他的死因是意外。克拉克于5月11日在洛杉矶附近的一处住所被发现身亡。
据报道，在他被发现的住所内发现了毒品用具。一位熟悉调查情况的人在匿名的情况下透露了这一信息。
克拉克与灰熊队的合同有效至2026-27赛季。在去世前约六周，他因超速、鲁莽驾驶和持有受控物质在阿肯色州被捕。