What to know about the investigation into Brandon Clarke's death

Key Points:

• Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was found dead in a Los Angeles home on Monday, with drug paraphernalia discovered at the scene; the cause of death remains undetermined pending toxicology results.
• The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has listed Clarke’s cause of death as “deferred,” and the investigation, including details about the 911 call, is ongoing.
• Clarke was recently arrested in Arkansas for speeding and possession of kratom, an herbal supplement with opioid-like effects that will become illegal in Tennessee, but it is unclear if kratom was involved in his death.
• The Grizzlies and fans are mourning Clarke’s passing, with tributes and memorials forming in Memphis, though plans for a public memorial or funeral services have not been announced.
• Clarke, a Canadian-born forward who played seven seasons with Memphis, had missed most of the current season due to injuries and was under contract through the 2026-27 season.