Minnesota Timberwolves | |
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Position | Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts | March 17, 1982
Career information | |
College | MIT & Stanford Graduate School of Business |
Sachin Gupta (born March 17, 1982) is an American professional basketball executive who currently serves as the executive vice president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. [1] [2] [3]
Gupta earned a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT, as well as an MBA degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
While working for ESPN in 2006, Gupta created the 'NBA Trade Machine' on the network's website, providing users with the opportunity to virtually assume the role of a general manager. The website incorporates current player contracts and integrates the rules of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, accurately assessing whether a trade is possible based on salary cap restrictions and other provisions in the CBA. [4] [5] The inspiration for the website came from Chris Ramsey, the son of Jack Ramsey.
Gupta started his career as a special advisor (2006–13) to GM Daryl Morey with the Houston Rockets, switched to consultant (2013) and VP of basketball operations with the Philadelphia 76ers (2014–16) under Sam Hinkie, and transitioned to assistant general manager (2018–19) with the Detroit Pistons. [6] [7] [8]
In 2018, Daryl Morey said, "Sachin's fingerprints are all over this time, from his first six seasons with the Rockets to contributions he's made this past year."
In May 2019, the Minnesota Timberwolves named Gupta as the new EVP of Basketball Operations under president Gersson Rosas. [9] [10] Gupta provides specialized expertise on the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement and team analytics.
General Manager Scott Layden said, “Sachin makes the team better because we know that we have in front of us, a guy who was really a great friend, but also we know he's the smartest guy in the room who can help us and steer us in the right direction.”
Rosas said, “Sachin is an extremely talented basketball mind who brings a diverse and unique background to our staff...has been more than just a numbers guy in Minnesota...went on regular scouting trips, as well as being more than willing to be involved in film sessions with coaches and players.” [11]
On September 22, 2021, shortly after Rosas was relieved of his duties as President of Basketball Operations, [12] Gupta was promoted as the new interim President of Basketball Operations, while keeping his role as EVP of Basketball Operations. [13]
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