Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
By Jody Callahan and Drew Hill, Daily Memphian Updated: August 07, 2026 10:43 PM CT | Published: August 07, 2026 4:10 PM CT
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots a free throw during an NBA Cup basketball game against the Nuggets on Nov. 19, 2024, in Memphis. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
Former Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead around 5 p.m. May 11 in his bedroom, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.