Rasual Butler, who started his 14-year career in the NBA with the Miami Heat, died Wednesday morning at the age of 38.
Butler was reportedly driving his black Range Rover around 2:30 a.m. local time in Studio City, Los Angeles, when it crashed into a building inside of a shopping center. Police say the car was speeding at the time of the crash.
Officials say another person was in the car and died, with reports saying it was his wife, Leah.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Rasual and Leah. They will be missed," the team wrote.