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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke, 29, died of accidental overdose

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The LA County medical examiner cited heroin and cocaine. Clarke was under contract with Memphis through 2026-27.

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  1. WREG Memphis

    Brandon Clarke's death caused by heroin, cocaine: Medical Examiner's report (opens WREG Memphis)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The medical examiner's office in Los Angeles on Friday released the cause of death for former Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke. Clarke's death was an accident, and was attributed to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the office said in a news release.

  2. Kokomo Tribune

    Memphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Authorities have determined that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner on Friday said the 29-year-old basketball player’s death was accidental. Clarke was found…

  3. Local Memphis

    Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died of cocaine, heroin overdose, coroner reports (opens Local Memphis)

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    The medical examiner's office in Los Angeles County confirmed Brandon Clarke's cause of death Friday.

  4. UPI

    Coroner: Grizzlies' Clarke died from effects of heroin, cocaine (opens UPI)

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    Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died accidentally due to effects of cocaine and heroin, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled Friday.

  5. CBS News

    NBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say (opens CBS News)

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    Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.

  6. WLTX Columbia

    Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke, 29, died of accidental overdose (opens WLTX Columbia)

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    WLTX Columbia's feed description

    The LA County medical examiner cited heroin and cocaine. Clarke was under contract with Memphis through 2026-27.

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