Tempo name Eli Horowitz assistant GM

The Toronto Tempo have named Eli Horowitz their assistant general manager and senior vice president of basketball strategy, the team announced Friday.

Horowitz spent the past seven seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, most recently serving as assistant general manager and vice president of scouting and analytics.

The executive is expected to work closely with Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers. Horowitz will lead basketball and salary cap strategy, basketball administration, data analytics, and scouting.

"I'm thrilled to have Eli on board as we shape the Tempo into a winning WNBA franchise," Wright Rogers said in a statement. "He brings impeccable credentials to our front office - elite scouting, advanced analytics, innovation around our cap strategy, and a winning mindset.

"Just as important, we share core values around culture and collaboration, and a vision to build something lasting. He's the ideal partner to shape a first-class franchise for our inaugural season and beyond."

Horowitz oversaw the Sparks' WNBA draft model in 2024, when the team selected rising stars Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson.

"I couldn't be more excited to join the Toronto Tempo front office and partner with Monica and the entire team as we build towards the 2026 season," Horowitz said. "Monica's innovative approach and vision to create a sustainable, winning culture is something I'm energized to be a part of.

"I'm grateful to contribute to the WNBA's expansion into Canada and want to thank the leadership team and the ownership group for the opportunity."

The Tempo will join the WNBA as an expansion franchise in the 2026 season.