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Contracted Player Through 2027 Arrested for Speeding, Reckless Driving, Kratom

8/9/2026

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The Medical Examiner ruled Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died of an accidental heroin and cocaine overdose on May 11, 2026, with prescription meds contributing.
Police found the 29-year-old in a Fernando Valley bedroom at 5:15 p.m., and seized drug paraphernalia and capsules with powder.
He was under contract through 2026-27 and had averaged 10.2 points in 309 games.
Six weeks earlier Arkansas police arrested him for speeding, reckless driving and kratom possession.

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The Medical Examiner ruled Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died of an accidental heroin and cocaine overdose on May 11, 2026, with prescription meds contributing.
Police found the 29-year-old in a Fernando Valley bedroom at 5:15 p.m., and seized drug paraphernalia and capsules with powder.
He was under contract through 2026-27 and had averaged 10.2 points in 309 games.
Six weeks earlier Arkansas police arrested him for speeding, reckless driving and kratom possession.