Grizzlies' Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells pay tribute to Brandon Clarke

“We are beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke. He was so loved by all of us here, and everyone whose life he touched,” Priority Sports said. 

“He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family. Our hearts are so broken as we think of his mom, Whitney, his entire family, and all of his friends and teammates. From high school to San Jose State to Gonzaga to the Grizzlies, Brandon impacted everyone who was part of his life.”

After this tragic news was confirmed, Grizzlies star Ja Morant posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram Story.

"This hurt BC," Morant wrote. "Love you broski. Gone way too soon. It's bigger than basketball."

Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells also paid tribute to Clarke on social media.

"Everything he’s went through in the time I’ve been in Memphis he still came in with a smile on his face and was a light in the locker room, truly an inspiring person," Wells said on his Instagram story. "Memphis won’t be the same without you."

Brandon Clarke's death is being investigated

According to TMZ Sports, Clarke's death is being investigated as a possible overdose.

"According to authorities, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a medical emergency shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday," NBC Los Angeles reported. "When paramedics arrived, they declared Clarke dead. Drug paraphernalia was found in the home, and the incident is being investigated as a possible overdose."

The Grizzlies described Clarke as an "outstanding teammate and an even better person."

Our thoughts are with Clarke's family, friends and teammates.