‘It’s bigger than basketball': Peers remember Brandon Clarke
Former teammates, broadcasters, the NBA commissioner and more took to social media to remember Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at 29.
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May 2026
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke found dead in California
Medical examiner confirms that Clarke was found dead in a California home Monday afternoon, with the cause of death still to be determined.
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Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon
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Reflecting on Brandon Clarke, whose unlikely rise ended too soon
The day before his 29th birthday, a Memphis Grizzlies forward delivered a check to a class full of second graders. “I tried to make sure everyone got a high-five or a hug.” That was Brandon Clarke.
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‘A light to everybody': Brandon Clarke’s coach describes the man he knew
‘It’s bigger than basketball': Peers remember Brandon Clarke
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‘A light to everybody': Brandon Clarke’s coach describes the man he knew
Brandon Clarke’s mentor, Tony Darden, reflects on the best memories with his former player.
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April 2026
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Brandon Clarke released from jail after alleged high-speed chase and arrest
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke allegedly tried to escape after a deputy attempted to pull him over and was later arrested for possessing more than 200 grams of a controlled substance.
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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas
Clarke will remain in custody on the drug charges until a bond hearing can be held within the next 48 hours, officials said.
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January 2026
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Grizzlies provide injury updates on Clarke, Edey, Pippen Jr.
Starting center Zach Edey will continue to miss significant time for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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December 2025
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Grizzlies 25: Brandon Clarke is perhaps the team’s all-time top ‘sixth man’
If you can’t be the man, it’s good to complement the man. Brandon Clarke’s has meshed well with the top players of his Grizzlies era.
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Grizzlies provide update on Brandon Clarke
Clarke was injured Saturday after playing in only his second game of the 2025-26 season.
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Morant ‘questionable’ for Grizzlies game Wednesday
Morant stepped on the foot of a defender in the Clippers game Monday. He limped off the court and did not return to the game.
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September 2025
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Grizzlies announce injury updates ahead of training camp
The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug.
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April 2025
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Grizzlies Podcast: Edey surges during playoff race
On this episode, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s rebounding surge, Ja Morant’s celebrations and the future of interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.
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March 2025
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Grizzlies say Brandon Clarke knee injury will not require surgery
Clarke will start a non-operative treatment and rehabilitation plan for a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.
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Grizzlies podcast: Brandon Clarke’s season is over
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ latest injuries and analyze potential playoff scenarios for Memphis.
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Herrington: With Brandon Clarke out, Grizzlies closing stretch gets rockier
“With 11 games to play as the Grizzlies get ready to face Utah on Tuesday night, the team currently just below the NBA’s ‘play-in’ line. These are precarious times and have just grown more so.”
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Brandon Clarke out for the season, Grizzlies announce
The Memphis Grizzlies announced Saturday, March 22 that forward/center Brandon Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.
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January 2025
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Grizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players.
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Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126
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December 2024
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Brandon Clarke finally found the relief he’d been waiting for
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke made his return to the court last season, but it wasn’t until late November that he finally stopped thinking about his badly damaged left leg.
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Grizzlies podcast: More tests coming for Memphis
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ loss at Dallas and what went wrong in the final moments for Memphis.
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Herrington: Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke showing improved play amid changing roles
Why are the Grizzlies entering this week with a six-game winning streak, tied with the Orlando Magic for the longest active one in the league? Part of it is due to the play of Smart and Clarke.
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October 2024
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Herrington: Aldama’s future, Clarke’s return are key early Grizzlies questions
Extension or not, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke both could be crucial for the Grizzlies, especially early this season.
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June 2024
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Brandon Clarke celebrates an offseason where he can do what he wants
Having mostly recovered from an injury that kept him off the court for a majority of last season, the Grizzlies forward helped spruce up Bickford Park in Memphis, gardening, painting, meeting young students and bagging snacks for kids.
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April 2024
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Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2024 offseason roster rankings, Part 2
Monday, Chris Herrington counted down from No. 18 to No. 9. Today, the eight most valuable members of the Grizzlies’ roster.
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The return: Brandon Clarke drew inspiration from Kevin Durant in journey back to basketball
In December, as he soared through the air for his first dunk in 291 days, Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke realized all of his hard work was paying off.
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