# Examiner rules NBA star Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine

https://mins.news/en/item/16765

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-08 06:03 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/8/nba-star-brandon-clarke-died-from-heroin-cocaine-effects-examiner-rules?traffic_source=rss

> Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke’s death on May 11 has been ruled accidental. The examiner cited the effects of heroin and cocaine in the finding. The ruling identifies the circumstances surrounding the NBA player’s death without indicating that it was intentional.

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