Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke arrested on drug and traffic charges
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has been arrested in Arkansas on multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance and fleeing.
The Cross County Sheriff’s Department booked the basketball star into jail on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities have listed his charges as improper passing, exceeding the speed limit, fleeing, and both possession and trafficking of a controlled substance.
A booking photograph was also published on the department’s official website.
Grizzlies decline to comment
News of the incident emerged shortly before Memphis faced the New York Knicks on Wednesday evening.
“I’m aware of the report, but don’t have any comments,” Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo stated prior to tip-off.
The Gonzaga product is currently in his seventh professional season but has been severely restricted by physical setbacks.
Season-ending injury struggles
The 6-foot-7 forward has featured in just two games this campaign, having missed 73 fixtures overall.
He initially sat out 26 matches while recovering from surgery on his right knee.
A subsequent right calf strain has kept the versatile player sidelined for the team’s last 46 outings.
Franchise officials announced in late March that recent medical tests showed he required further healing time.
The team has ruled him out for the remainder of the current schedule, though he is expected to return for the start of next season.