India, May 13 -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke,29, has passed away, confirmed his NBA team in a statement released on Tuesday. The exact cause of death remains unknown.

Clarke was selected by the Grizzlies with the 21st overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He dedicated all seven seasons of his NBA career to the Grizzlies. Alongside Ja Morant, Clarke held the distinction of being the longest-serving player on the team.

During the 2025-26 season, he participated in only two games. He was sidelined at the beginning of the season while recovering from a knee injury, and a calf injury sustained in December caused him to miss the rest of the season.

"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the Grizzlies said in a ...