Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death released by LA County Medical Examiner
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Key Points:
- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May due to accidental effects of heroin and cocaine, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
- Clarke, 29, was found dead in a San Fernando Valley home on May 11, where drug paraphernalia was also discovered.
- Clarke was under contract with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season and had played all seven of his professional seasons with the team after college at Gonzaga.
- Approximately six weeks before his death, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas on charges including speeding, reckless driving, and possession of a controlled substance.
