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Current Memphis Grizzlies Player Dies At Age 29
TL;DR
A current Memphis Grizzlies player has died at the age of 29, adding to a challenging year for the team and its fans. The loss comes after a disappointing season with only 25 wins under head coach Tuomas Lisalo.
Key points
- Current Memphis Grizzlies player dies at age 29
- Team struggled with only 25 wins this season
- Head coach Tuomas Lisalo's first full season
Itâs been a tough year for Memphis Grizzlies fans. A year after the team fought to return to the playoffs thanks to a 48-win season, Memphis struggled greatly in head coach Tuomas Lisaloâs first full season with the team, winning just 25 games.
Now, Grizzlies friends and family are dealing with a much tougher hardship that no one ever wants to experience.
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On Tuesday, Priority Sports agency revealed that one of their clients, Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, has passed away at the age of 29. According to the agency, Clarke officially passed away on May 11, 2026.
Clarkeâs cause of death has not yet been revealed to the public.
The Oklahoma City Thunder made Clarke the 21st overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, but his rights had already been dealt to the Grizzlies in exchange for Darius Bazley and a future second-round pick. Clarke spent his entire seven-year career in Memphis, starting 50 of 309 appearances in the process.
Clarke had been sidelined since Dec. 20 with a calf injury; he ended his season having played in just two games. That was a common theme in recent years, with Clarkeâs 2023-24 season ending after just six games due to injury.
The Vancouver, British Columbia native averaged 10.2 PPG and 5.5 RPG while playing 20.8 minutes per game throughout his NBA career as a member of the Grizzlies.
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Who was the Memphis Grizzlies player that died at age 29?
The article does not specify the name of the player who passed away.
What challenges did the Memphis Grizzlies face this season?
The Memphis Grizzlies struggled significantly this season, winning only 25 games under head coach Tuomas Lisalo.
How did the Memphis Grizzlies perform last season?
Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies had a successful run, finishing with 48 wins and returning to the playoffs.
