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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges of speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
“I’m aware of the report, but I have no comment,” Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo told reporters before the Grizzlies’ game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, according to ESPN.
Clarke was booked into the Cross County Jail on charges of improper speeding, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing and exceeding the speed limit and trafficking a controlled substance.
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Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers at FedExForum on December 23, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Clarke, a seventh-year player from Gonzaga, was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after playing in just two games.
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He was initially out due to surgery on his right knee, but he also suffered a sprained right calf that forced him to miss most games this season.
The Grizzles announced late last month that Clarke was still rehabbing his injury, but recent tests showed he needed more time to heal. He should return next season.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at FedExForum on March 3, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Clarke was the 21st pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was traded to the Grizzlies, where he has resided ever since.
He made the 2019-20 All-Rookie team after averaging 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, playing a bench role for Memphis that year.
Clarke has primarily been a depth player for the Grizzlies throughout his career, winning 50 starts in his 309 games played.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the game against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum on December 19, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images)
In his seven seasons, Clarke averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
