# Ex-NBA player Brandon Clarke died of accidental heroin and cocaine overdose, authorities say

Authorities reported that former NBA player Brandon Clarke died from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine. The announcement highlights ongoing concerns about substance abuse among professional athletes. Officials said the death is under investigation, but no foul play is suspected.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/late-nba-player-brandon-clarke-died-accidental-heroin-cocaine-overdose-authorities-say) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:20:15 -0400

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/8/nba-star-brandon-clarke-died-from-heroin-cocaine-effects-examiner-rules?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:03:42 +0000