Brandon Clarke, who was a first-round pick of the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019, has died at age 29, according to the NBA and the Grizzlies organization. The news was also reported by ESPN. Both the NBA and the Grizzlies issued statements on Tuesday afternoon to commemorate Clarke's life. The Grizzlies posted on social media that they were "heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and his loved ones during this difficult time." pic.twitter.com/RvDXJCxlWQ — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) May 12, 2026 The NBA, from its official account, called Clarke a "beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit." NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke.…