# NBA forward Clarke’s death linked to effects of drugs

https://mins.news/en/item/16923

- BBC News, 2026-08-08 12:05 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/articles/czekj4wg41po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Los Angeles medical authority says Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine. The finding identifies the substances as contributing to his death. Clarke’s death has therefore been attributed to the effects of drug use, according to the authority’s disclosure.

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