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Cause of death revealed for NBA player Brandon Clarke
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Dennis Broad and Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 29-year-old man, who played in the NBA, was found unresponsive in his bedroom.
In the San Fernando Valley, a local residence was the scene of an accidental death. A 29-year-old man, who played in the NBA, was found unresponsive in his bedroom. Authorities discovered drug-related items at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has provided information on the circumstances surrounding the death. Further details are available from the medical examiner's office. The individual, a professional basketball player, had been with the same team for seven seasons, earning recognition as a top rookie.
His death occurred in May, with paramedics pronouncing him dead at the scene.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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