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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges that include speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
“I’m aware of the report but 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 trespassing, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing and exceeding the speed limit and trafficking in 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 suspended for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season after playing just two games.
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He was initially out due to surgery on his right knee, but he also suffered a right calf strain that has forced him to miss most games this season.
The Grizzles announced at the end of last month that Clarke was still rehabbing his injury, but the latest tests showed he needed more time to heal. He is expected to 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 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he was traded to the Grizzlies, where he has been 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, earning 50 starts out of 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)
Through his seven seasons, Clarke has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
