Alder Almo

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
University of Santo Tomas
Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey

Experience

Alder Almo is a veteran NBA reporter based in Jersey City, New Jersey, with over 20 years of experience across local and international media. He currently covers the NBA for Heavy Sports, with a focus on the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, as well as the WNBA.

Featured in: Sports Illustrated, USA TODAY, Bleacher Report, SB NationHoopsHype, The Sporting News and Basketball Intelligence

Almo has conducted interviews with NBA legends and current stars, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Luka Dončić, Derrick Rose and Allen Iverson, among others. His work blends breaking news, insider-driven reporting and analysis tailored for digital audiences.

He previously reported on the New York Knicks for Empire Sports Media and Off the Glass, and served as a senior content writer and producer for TV5 in the Philippines. He also held editorial roles with Fox Sports Philippines, NBA Philippines and Philstar.com’s Sports Hub.

A member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), Almo has been credentialed by the NBA since 2021. He has covered the NBA Finals in 2022 and 2024 and has reported on major international sporting events, including Manny Pacquiao boxing fights, the Asian Games and the Philippines’ national basketball team.

Education

Alder Almo graduated from the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and religious studies.

 

Latest Articles From Alder Almo

3 Magic Players Linked to Giannis Trade as Stunning Pistons Upset Looms

3 Magic Players Linked to Giannis Trade as Stunning Pistons Upset Looms

Jeanie Buss Says She ‘Had to’ Fire Brother — Lakers Reached Breaking Point

Jeanie Buss Says She ‘Had to’ Fire Brother — Lakers Reached Breaking Point

Lakers Get ‘Good News’ on Luka Dončić Injury as Return Optimism Grows

Lakers Get ‘Good News’ on Luka Dončić Injury as Return Optimism Grows

Jeanie Buss Reveals Key Reason Behind Lakers Sale — With Surprising Detail

Jeanie Buss Reveals Key Reason Behind Lakers Sale — With Surprising Detail

JJ Redick Makes Key Admission on Austin Reaves Return Before Game 5

JJ Redick Makes Key Admission on Austin Reaves Return Before Game 5

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Sends Strong Message Before Game 5 Return

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Sends Strong Message Before Game 5 Return

Pistons Get Good News After Major Magic Injury Update Before Do-or-Die Game 5

Pistons Get Good News After Major Magic Injury Update Before Do-or-Die Game 5

Magic Get Major Franz Wagner Update Before Potential Closeout Game 5 vs Pistons

Magic Get Major Franz Wagner Update Before Potential Closeout Game 5 vs Pistons

NBA Insider Exposes Truth Behind Kevin Durant Rumors During Rockets-Lakers Series

NBA Insider Exposes Truth Behind Kevin Durant Rumors During Rockets-Lakers Series

Rockets Hit With Major Kevin Durant Development Before Game 5

Rockets Hit With Major Kevin Durant Development Before Game 5

Austin Reaves Return Update Raises Question for Lakers — And It’s a Big One

Austin Reaves Return Update Raises Question for Lakers — And It’s a Big One

Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets

Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets

NBA Analysts Rip Pistons After Stunning No. 1 Seed Collapse

NBA Analysts Rip Pistons After Stunning No. 1 Seed Collapse

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Message After Donte DiVincenzo Injury Draws Strong Reaction

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Message After Donte DiVincenzo Injury Draws Strong Reaction

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch Has Strong Reaction to Jayson Tatum’s Message After Donte DiVincenzo

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch Has Strong Reaction to Jayson Tatum’s Message After Donte DiVincenzo

NBA Announces Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard News Before Game 5

NBA Announces Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard News Before Game 5

UPDATE: Nuggets Get Critical Aaron Gordon News Just Before Do-or-Die Game 5

UPDATE: Nuggets Get Critical Aaron Gordon News Just Before Do-or-Die Game 5

Timberwolves Get Major Anthony Edwards News as Insider Reveals Injury Timeline

Timberwolves Get Major Anthony Edwards News as Insider Reveals Injury Timeline

Lakers Get Major Luka Dončić News as History Sends Clear Message on Rockets’ Chances

Lakers Get Major Luka Dončić News as History Sends Clear Message on Rockets’ Chances

Bronny James Out, Austin Reaves In? Lakers Insider Has Surprising Answer

Bronny James Out, Austin Reaves In? Lakers Insider Has Surprising Answer

Lakers Insider Issues New Luka Dončić Return Window After Game 4 Loss

Lakers Insider Issues New Luka Dončić Return Window After Game 4 Loss

Timberwolves Get ‘Good’ News From Doctor on Anthony Edwards Return After MRI

Timberwolves Get ‘Good’ News From Doctor on Anthony Edwards Return After MRI

Knicks’ Mike Brown Drops Surprising Line on Jalen Brunson–Rick Brunson Heated Exchange

Knicks’ Mike Brown Drops Surprising Line on Jalen Brunson–Rick Brunson Heated Exchange

Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Down on Stage as Klay Thompson Drama Intensifies [WATCH]

Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Down on Stage as Klay Thompson Drama Intensifies [WATCH]

Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement Before Game 5 vs Nuggets

Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement Before Game 5 vs Nuggets

Lakers Reveal Final Hurdle in Austin Reaves Return

Lakers Reveal Final Hurdle in Austin Reaves Return

Lakers Announce Significant Luka Doncic Return Update Before Game 4 vs Rockets

Lakers Announce Significant Luka Doncic Return Update Before Game 4 vs Rockets

Lakers Get Final Kevin Durant Update From Rockets Coach Ahead of Game 4

Lakers Get Final Kevin Durant Update From Rockets Coach Ahead of Game 4

Why Is Kevin Durant Sitting Out Must-Win Game 4? Rockets Coach Explains

Why Is Kevin Durant Sitting Out Must-Win Game 4? Rockets Coach Explains

NBA Announces Decision on Timberwolves Stars After Nikola Jokic Brawl

NBA Announces Decision on Timberwolves Stars After Nikola Jokic Brawl

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