April 2, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Arrested For Speeding, Drug Possession
"I’m aware of the report, but don’t have any comments," Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday, April, 1 in Arkansas after being accused of speeding and possessing drugs.
According to The Associated Press, the forward, who has been injured for most of the 2025-26 season, was charged with improper passing, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing, exceeding the speed limit, and trafficking a controlled substance.
Clarke, 29, was booked on Wednesday afternoon, as listed on the website of the Cross County Sheriff’s Office.
“I’m aware of the report, but don’t have any comments,” Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said before the team played the New York Knicks.
The Commercial Appeal reported that Clarke, who was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2019, has been shut down for the season due to a knee injury that happened last season. He also suffered a right calf strain in December and has played in only two games this season, after the team notified its fans of his injury status.
On March 24, the team announced that he would not play any remaining games while he rehabs the injury. As a member of the Grizzlies, Clarke has averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds a game in his seven seasons. Due to injuries, he has only been available for 72 games over the past three seasons.
In a social media post, the team stated that “recent imaging indicated that additional healing is required prior to clearance for high-intensity court work,” regarding Clarke’s road to recovery from his injury.
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