Height
6'8"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
29
College
Gonzaga
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.3"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9.5"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 200 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 26.6% | 69.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$25.0M
Guaranteed
$25.0M
AAV
$12.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Brandon Clarke's $12.5M AAV deal over two years earns a D+ CVI, reflecting poor value for a player whose season-ending injury has severely undermined his standing with Memphis. The 29-year-old power forward managed just 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds across two games before recurring calf and knee issues shut him down completely, making his contract look like a significant overpay for a 7-year veteran struggling with durability. At his salary level, Clarke should be providing consistent rotation minutes and veteran leadership, but instead represents a sizable cap commitment to a player whose availability has become unreliable. His injury-plagued campaign has shifted the narrative from solid role player with All-Rookie credentials to a concerning health liability, with media coverage now dominated by medical updates rather than on-court contributions. With Memphis cycling through 10-day contracts and evaluating developmental pieces, Clarke's inability to stay healthy limits both his value to the franchise and his trade appeal around the league. The two-year term provides some flexibility, but the immediate concern is whether Clarke can return to form and prove he's worth the investment when healthy.
Performance Analysis
Brandon Clarke earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a power forward. Through 200 games, Brandon is contributing 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. Brandon's strongest area is FG% at 33.3, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.5 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Brandon ranks 27th.
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