Memphis announced Saturday — Clarke’s birthday — that it will wear a “BC” patch on its jersey this season and host a pre-game tribute and moment of silence on opening night.

The Grizzlies begin their season on Oct. 21 against the Utah Jazz.

Clarke was found dead inside a home near Los Angeles on May 11 from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said.

Born in Vancouver, Clarke was 29 years old.

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten,” the Grizzlies said in a statement at the time. “We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Clarke was the 21st overall pick out of Gonzaga in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma, which dealt his rights to the Grizzlies, who already took guard Ja Morant second overall.

Clarke joined Morant on the NBA’s All-Rookie team in 2020, and the Grizzlies gave him a multi-year contract extension in October 2022.

He tore his left Achilles tendon on March 3, 2023, in a loss to the Denver Nuggets in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference. Injuries limited him to 72 of a possible 246 games over the past three seasons.

Clarke averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game over his seven seasons with the Grizzlies.

He had one more season left on his contract with Memphis and was due to earn $12.5 million.

— with files from The Associated Press