MEMPHIS — Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at age 29, the Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Tuesday.
The Grizzlies did not provide a cause of death for the forward in [their announcement on X](https://x.com/memgrizz/status/2054261677722407185).
Clarke was drafted 21st overall in 2019 and played his entire career with the Grizzlies.
He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
Clarke was limited to two games in the 2025-26 season due to right knee surgery and a right calf strain.
Last month, he was arrested in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement that Clarke was a “beloved teammate” who played with “passion and grit.”
_This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 12, 2026_
_The Canadian Press_