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NBA star Brandon Clarke’s cause of death revealed
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's cause of death has been determined. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner found that Clarke died from an accidental overdose. The overdose was caused by a combination of substances.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. Clarke was found unresponsive in his bedroom and pronounced dead after paramedics arrived. The Grizzlies organization has released a statement mourning his death, describing him as an outstanding teammate and person.
The Grizzlies' statement noted that Clarke's impact on the organization and community will not be forgotten. For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's cause of death has been determined. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner found that Clarke died from an accidental overdose. The overdose was caused by a…
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