Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke Arrested on Drug Charges

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Cross County, Arkansas, on charges including possession and trafficking of a controlled substance, improper passing, and fleeing while exceeding the speed limit.

According to records from the Cross County Sheriff's Department, the 29-year-old Clarke was booked into jail around 1 p.m. local time. The booking included a photograph of Clarke, who stands 6-foot-7. Authorities have not publicly detailed the circumstances leading to the stop, though online records indicate he was held on a CID hold, referring to the sheriff's office Criminal Investigation Division. The charges also encompass reckless driving in some accounts from local law enforcement.

The arrest occurred as Clarke continued to recover from injuries that have sidelined him for most of the 2025-26 NBA season. He appeared in just two games before a right calf strain in December ended his campaign prematurely. This followed a 26-game absence earlier due to recovery from right knee surgery. The Grizzlies announced on March 24 that recent medical tests revealed Clarke required additional rehabilitation before resuming high-intensity activities,...