The Grizzlies announced in a statement Tuesday that Clarke has passed away at the age of 29.
Clarke was acquired by the Grizzlies with the 21st pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and spent seven seasons in Memphis, including being named to the All-Rookie First Team. In college, Clarke was a standout at San Jose State before transferring to Gonzaga, where he racked up awards. He was named the 2019 WCC Newcomer and Defensive Player of the Year while also taking home First-Team All-WCC and Third-Team All-American honors.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Will miss rest of 2025-26 season
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The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Clarke (calf) continues to progress in his rehab but he will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Clarke last played Dec. 20 before being shut down after suffering a Grade 2 right calf strain. Though a recent re-evaluation of Clarke showed that he was progressing, imaging on his calf indicated that he needed further healing before being cleared for high-intensity court work. Since Clarke isn't expected to have enough time to ramp back up before the season comes to an end, he'll be shut down for the remainder of the campaign but is expected to be ready to go for training camp in the fall.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Still out Friday
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Clarke (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Clarke has been out since Dec. 20 and continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's made little progress in his recovery from the calf injury. The Grizzlies are going nowhere fast, so there's not much incentive for Clarke to get back out there. Until Memphis provides a timetable for Clarke, he should be viewed as week-to-week.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Clarke hasn't played since Dec. 20 due to a right calf strain, though he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. The 29-year-old big man should be considered doubtful for future contests until Memphis offers an update on his progress.
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Clarke (calf) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Clarke has been sidelined since Dec. 20 with a Grade 2 right calf strain, an injury he sustained in just his second game back from offseason knee surgery. While the veteran forward was initially given a 4-to-6-week recovery timeline in mid-January, his return has been delayed as he works through the reconditioning process. This latest update suggests Clarke is unlikely to return before mid-March, potentially leaving him with only a handful of regular-season games to ramp up his workload. With Clarke still out and Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined indefinitely, the Grizzlies will continue to rely on Santi Aldama (knee), Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson to handle the bulk of the frontcourt minutes.
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Not yet ready to return
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Clarke (calf) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.
Memphis hasn't provided another update on Clarke's status since initially stating that he would miss the next 4-to-6 weeks while rehabbing from a Grade 2 right calf strain. He can be considered week-to-week until the Grizzlies release more information on his availability moving forward.
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out another 4-to-6 weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Wednesday that Clarke is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 2 right calf strain and is expected to return to action in 4-to-6 weeks.
Clarke suffered the injury Dec. 20 and has already missed the Grizzlies' last 11 games. Based on the team's latest update, Clarke's absence looks set to extend through the All-Star break, but he could be ready to play shortly after the Grizzlies begin their second-half schedule. Before going down with the calf injury, Clarke had made just two appearances all season for the Grizzlies, as his 2025-26 campaign got off to a delayed start after he required a Sept. 26 procedure to address right knee synovitis.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Out at least three weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Monday that Clarke (calf) has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
Clarke missed the first 26 games of the season recovering from a knee injury and appeared in only one full game before straining his calf just four minutes into his second contest. Santi Aldama and Jock Landale will likely see increased roles as a result.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Ruled out for Monday
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Clarke (calf) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Clarke left Saturday's game against the Wizards after four minutes and was unable to return. The Grizzlies went ahead and ruled him out for the first leg of this back-to-back set, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready in time for Tuesday's action against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Early exit Saturday
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Clarke (calf) did not return to Saturday's game against the Wizards. He generated two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds and a steal across four minutes before exiting.
Clarke suffered a calf injury during the first quarter of Saturday's contest and was deemed doubtful to return. The 29-year-old never retook the floor after departing. Memphis has a back-to-back set that begins Monday against Oklahoma City.
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Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke: Doubtful to return
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Clarke is doubtful to return to Saturday's game against the Wizards due to right calf soreness.
Clarke picked up the calf injury in the first quarter of Saturday's contest, and he's unlikely to return. It was just his second game of the campaign after being sidelined while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery. While he's sidelined, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale could see additional minutes.
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