Grizzlies player Clarke arrested! Held on three charges, previously sidelined for season due to calf strain.

On April 2 Beijing time, according to Memphis local media reports, Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was arrested in Cross County, Arkansas and completed intake registration. Clarke was arrested for reckless driving, speeding, and possession of controlled substances. The intake record shows Clarke is currently in "custody."

The incident occurred at 1 p.m. local time in Cross County, and this record is likely to be entered into his permanent file as a misdemeanor. The 28-year-old player had already missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a right calf strain, and the Grizzlies have not yet issued an official statement regarding this incident.

So far this season, Clarke has only played 2 games, averaging 4 points and 3 rebounds per game. He was the 21st overall pick in the 2019 draft. Throughout his career, he has played 309 regular-season games, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds. Injuries have hindered Clarke from fulfilling his potential; he also played only 6 games in the 2023-24 season.

In the 2019-20 season, Clarke's shooting percentage was 61.8%, setting the NBA record for the highest shooting percentage by a rookie, and he was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In 2023, he was selected for the Canadian men's national basketball team and helped the team win a bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup.

Clarke's salary this season is $12.5 million. After this season ends, his contract has one year remaining, and his salary next year is also $12.5 million.