Brandon Clarke was named in the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in 2020

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed.

The Canada-born player was a first-round draft pick in 2019 and had played only two games this season because of injuries.

The Grizzlies said they are "heartbroken" by the loss. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

"Brandon was an outstanding team-mate and an even better person whose impact on the organisation and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," the team said in a statement.