India, May 13 -- Brandon Clarke, a 29-year-old forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, was taken into custody one month before his unexpected death on Tuesday, May 12.

Clarke, who was a first-round NBA Draft selection from Gonzaga in 2019, passed away on Monday. His agency, Priority Sports, reported the heartbreaking news shortly after 2 p.m. E.T. on Tuesday afternoon. The Grizzlies, who have had Clarke on their roster for his entire NBA career, have verified the unfortunate news of his passing.

We are all beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke. He was so loved by all of us here, and everyone whose life he touched. He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family. Our hearts are so broken a...