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NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

BBC Sport · May 12, 2026, 6:42 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Brandon Clarke was named in the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in 2020
  • Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed.
  • The Canadian was a first-round draft pick in 2019 and had played only two games this season because of injuries.

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Brandon Clarke was named in the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in 2020

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed.

The Canadian was a first-round draft pick in 2019 and had played only two games this season because of injuries.

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