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Latest update from Al Jazeera: Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's May 11 death ruled accidental, with effects of heroin and cocaine cited. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said the 29-year-old basketball player's death was accidental.Clarke was found dead inside a home near Los Angeles on May 11. A person familiar with the terms of the investigation told The Associated Press after the Grizzlies announced Clarke's passing that drug paraphernalia was found at the residence. The person had spoken on condition of anonymity because those details had not been released publicly.Clarke was under contract to be with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season.About six weeks before he died, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas on charges of speeding, reckless driving and possessing a controlled substance. Clarke was driving a new Corvette over 100 mph when he was pulled over, officials said. Bodycam video of the incident was obtained by CBS News in July.
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Latest update from Al Jazeera: Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's May 11 death ruled accidental, with effects of heroin and cocaine cited. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said the 29-year-old basketball player's death was accidental.Clarke was found dead inside a home near Los Angeles on May 11. A person familiar with the terms of the investigation told The Associated Press after the Grizzlies announced Clarke's passing that drug paraphernalia was found at the residence. The person had spoken on condition of anonymity because those details had not been released publicly.Clarke was under contract to be with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season.About six weeks before he died, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas on charges of speeding, reckless driving and possessing a controlled substance. Clarke was driving a new Corvette over 100 mph when he was pulled over, officials said. Bodycam video of the incident was obtained by CBS News in July.
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