Details on the cause of the Grizzlies player’s death have not been released.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies players Brandon Clark passes away 29 years old, according to multiple reports.
The team issued the following statement.
“We are heartbroken over the tragic passing of Brandon Clark. Brandon was a great teammate and an even better person, and his impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Details regarding the Grizzlies player’s death have not been officially released.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver also issued a statement regarding Clark’s death.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brandon Clark,” Silver said. “As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies organization, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played with great passion and grit. Our hearts and minds go out to Brandon’s family, friends and the Grizzlies organization.”
He missed most of the 2025-26 NBA season right calf injury Injured in December 2025.
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Clark was arrested on April 1 by the Cross County Sheriff’s Department in Arkansas. He was booked into the Cross County Detention Center just after 1 p.m. local time.
Clark was charged with speeding, possession of a controlled substance, trafficking in a controlled substance and improper passing, according to Cross County Sheriff’s Office records.
He was released from prison on April 2.
The 29-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. During his six-year career, he played in nearly 250 NBA games, starting 30 of them. The Canadian forward last attended Gonzaga University, where he played the 2018-2019 season after transferring from San Jose State University.
In his lone season at Gonzaga, Clark averaged just over 28 minutes per game and just under 17 points per game.
Clark set single-game records with 36 points and 15 field goals in the Gonzaga NCAA Tournament. Clark also tied with Chet Holmgren for Gonzaga’s all-time single-season blocks lead (117).
