Brandon Clark memphis grizzlies The striker has passed away in shocking fashion aged just 29. cause of death Although news of the Canadian-born player’s suicide circulated online, it has not yet been announced.
TMZ Sports first reported The story was followed up by multiple NBA insiders. However, as of now, no details have emerged about the circumstances of Clark’s death.
As of now, the family of the former Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies forward has not released a statement.
NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the news: “Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clark passed away at the age of 29. Rest in peace.”
In seven seasons, Clark averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.
Injuries take center stage in shocking death
Brandon Clark was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 NBA Draft. But he was immediately traded to Memphis and played a total of 310 NBA games in seven seasons with the Grizzlies.
But during his term NBA Has been plagued by injuries. In the 2023-24 season, he played only six games after suffering a severe tear of his left Achilles tendon in March 2023.
Then, during the 2025-26 NBA season, he was recovering from a knee injury. But he suffered a calf strain in December 2025, limiting his total appearances in the NBA to just two games this season.
He also frequently missed games due to hip problems in the 2019-20 and 2022-23 seasons.
Brandon Clark arrest takes center stage
Notably, Brandon Clarke died just six weeks after his arrest in Arkansas on April 1. He was taken into custody by the Cross County Sheriff’s Department and charged with speeding, possession and trafficking in a controlled substance.
The controlled substance in question is kratom: a herbal extract derived from a South Asian tree of the same name.
