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NBA world mourns Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke after sudden passing
TL;DR
Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29. The NBA community is mourning his loss, with tributes pouring in from players and officials.
Key points
- Brandon Clarke died at age 29
- He was a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies
- Clarke was a first round pick in 2019
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed devastation
- Tributes poured in from players and reporters
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The NBA was dealt a tragic blow Tuesday. Brandon Clarke, forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, died at the age of 29. Clarke was a 2019 first round pick by Memphis and key presence as an off-the-bench wing. He helped the Grizzlies gel into a contender, averaging more than 12 points per game in the team's 2022 run to the Western Conference semifinals. He had missed all but two games of the 2025-2026 season due to injury. NBA commissioner Adam Silver reacted to the news, saying league officials were "devastated" by the seven-year veteran's passing. “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke. As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous pride and grit," Silver said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon. “Our thoughts and sympathies are with Brandon’s family, friends, and the Grizzlies organization.” As news of Clarke's death rippled through NBA circles, current players and veterans as well as writers and reporters took to social media to express their condolences and share memories of the talented wing.
Man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 up to Brandon Clarke family. NBA is a brother hood 🙏🏾🙏🏾 damn
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) May 12, 2026 Damn man. RIP B CLARKE
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 12, 2026 Damn! This Hurts my Heart! Rest In Paradise Brandon Clarke 🙏🏾
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 12, 2026 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) May 12, 2026 Unbelievably tragic news: The Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke has died at age 29.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 12, 2026 Just absolutely devastated by this Brandon Clarke news…
A joy to be around and the most earnest person you’ll ever meet. So sad for his mom and dad who are the nicest people.
Q&A
What caused Brandon Clarke's death?
The cause of Brandon Clarke's death has not been disclosed in the available information.
How did the NBA community react to Brandon Clarke's passing?
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed devastation, and many players and reporters shared condolences and memories on social media.
What was Brandon Clarke's role with the Memphis Grizzlies?
Brandon Clarke was a key off-the-bench forward for the Grizzlies, contributing significantly during their 2022 playoff run.
