Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has tragically passed away at the age of 29. The team confirmed his death in a statement, expressing their heartbreak over the loss of an outstanding teammate and person. Clarke was drafted 21st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft and dedicated his seven-year NBA career to the Grizzlies, where he became the longest-serving player alongside Ja Morant. He faced significant injury challenges in recent seasons, participating in only two games during the 2025-26 season due to a knee and calf injury. A viral video claiming to feature Clarke's last interview has surfaced, alleging he made statements about feeling unsafe in the outside world; however, these claims have been debunked as false. Clarke's contributions to the Grizzlies included averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds during the pandemic-shortened 2019-2020 season, earning him a spot on the All-Rookie Team. He signed a four-year, $52 million contract extension in October 2022 but suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in March 2023.