Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dies at 29, TMZ Reports

Sports

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 month ago on

May 12, 2026

Brandon Clarke, a former Memphis Grizzlies power forward and Gonzaga All-American, died Monday at age 29, according to TMZ Sports. (Instagram)

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Brandon Clarke, a power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies and former Gonzaga standout, died Monday at 29, according to TMZ Sports.

Details surrounding his death were not immediately available.

Clarke played seven NBA seasons, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 309 games. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie team after his first season.

Born in Vancouver, Clarke played at San Jose State before transferring to Gonzaga, where he averaged 16.9 points and earned Associated Press and Sporting News All-American honors.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.