The Los Angeles County medical examiner has reported that former NBA player Darius Morris died of coronary artery atherosclerosis, or heart disease, with drugs and alcohol being contributing factors. His death, which occurred on May 4 at the age of 33, has been classified as accidental.

The specifics surrounding Morris' passing have come to light, indicating that substances such as cocaine, hydrocodone, and ethanol played a significant role. According to KABC, these were listed as "contributing conditions" in the medical examiner investigator's report. Morris, a former point guard for the Lakers between 2011-13, and later for the Clippers in 2013-14, was a prominent figure in Los Angeles basketball circles, having played at Windward School in Mar Vista before his professional career.

A Los Angeles-area home became the scene of the discovery of Morris' body on May 2, as subsequently reported by the medical examiner's office. An examination the following day confirmed the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and hydrocodone in his system, which was detailed in a report obtained by TMZ Sports.

After being drafted by the Lakers in the second round in 2011, Morris went on to average 3.3 points across 132 career games, which included 17 starts with the Lakers and four other teams over four NBA seasons. Post-NBA, his career extended internationally, with stints playing professionally in China and France, last appearing on the court during the 2019-20 season.