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

John Wall Sounds Off on Lakers’ Surge But Raises One Major Concern

John Wall Sounds Off on Lakers’ Surge But Raises One Major Concern

Lakers NBA Title Odds Surge Amid 16-2 Run to Playoffs

Lakers NBA Title Odds Surge Amid 16-2 Run to Playoffs

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Gets Emotional After Rob Pelinka’s Surprise Move

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Gets Emotional After Rob Pelinka’s Surprise Move

Warriors Announce New Stephen Curry Update — And a Timeline Is Now Emerging

Warriors Announce New Stephen Curry Update — And a Timeline Is Now Emerging

Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement Before OKC Thunder Showdown

Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement Before OKC Thunder Showdown

Clippers Nearly Added 4-Time Champion to Kawhi Leonard–Darius Garland Core

Clippers Nearly Added 4-Time Champion to Kawhi Leonard–Darius Garland Core

Lakers Were Quietly on a 4-Time Champion’s Radar During Giannis Trade Talks

Lakers Were Quietly on a 4-Time Champion’s Radar During Giannis Trade Talks

Warriors’ Draymond Green Reveals 2 Teams on His Radar Amid Giannis Trade Talks

Warriors’ Draymond Green Reveals 2 Teams on His Radar Amid Giannis Trade Talks

Knicks Get Much-Needed Good News — And It Could Ease Key Absence

Knicks Get Much-Needed Good News — And It Could Ease Key Absence

Knicks Get More Bad News Before Crucial Grizzlies Game

Knicks Get More Bad News Before Crucial Grizzlies Game

UPDATE: Knicks Get Grim Jalen Brunson News After Brutal Loss

UPDATE: Knicks Get Grim Jalen Brunson News After Brutal Loss

Warriors Face New Stephen Curry Concern After ‘Good’ Scrimmage

Warriors Face New Stephen Curry Concern After ‘Good’ Scrimmage

Warriors Star Stephen Curry Shares ‘Great’ News as Return Date Gets Major Update

Warriors Star Stephen Curry Shares ‘Great’ News as Return Date Gets Major Update

Warriors’ Steve Kerr Teases Stephen Curry Return Date — And It Could Be Soon

Warriors’ Steve Kerr Teases Stephen Curry Return Date — And It Could Be Soon

Warriors Get Key Al Horford Update — And Timing Could Be Huge

Warriors Get Key Al Horford Update — And Timing Could Be Huge

Tiger Woods’ Decision to Step Away Draws Mixed Reaction — As Questions Grow

Tiger Woods’ Decision to Step Away Draws Mixed Reaction — As Questions Grow

Knicks Make Surprising Miles McBride Announcement Before Rockets Game

Knicks Make Surprising Miles McBride Announcement Before Rockets Game

Celtics’ Brad Stevens Pops Up on West Team’s Wish List — But There’s a Catch

Celtics’ Brad Stevens Pops Up on West Team’s Wish List — But There’s a Catch

Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement as Bigger Questions Loom Ahead of Cavs Game

Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement as Bigger Questions Loom Ahead of Cavs Game

Lakers Enter Luka Doncic’s Return Game With Something Bigger on the Line

Lakers Enter Luka Doncic’s Return Game With Something Bigger on the Line

NCAA Makes Decision After Dan Hurley’s Referee Moment — And It’s Raising Questions

NCAA Makes Decision After Dan Hurley’s Referee Moment — And It’s Raising Questions

Dan Hurley Addresses Referee Moment After UConn Win — And It’s Drawing Attention

Dan Hurley Addresses Referee Moment After UConn Win — And It’s Drawing Attention

NBA World Reacts as Jaden Ivey Calls Out Lakers Star LeBron James in Viral Rant

NBA World Reacts as Jaden Ivey Calls Out Lakers Star LeBron James in Viral Rant

NBA World Reacts as Jaden Ivey Calls Out Warriors Star Stephen Curry in Viral IG Rant

NBA World Reacts as Jaden Ivey Calls Out Warriors Star Stephen Curry in Viral IG Rant

Lakers Teammate Sends Luka Doncic 3-Word Message Ahead of Return vs Cavs

Lakers Teammate Sends Luka Doncic 3-Word Message Ahead of Return vs Cavs

Lakers Star LeBron James Pulled Into Jaden Ivey Fallout After Bulls Waiver

Lakers Star LeBron James Pulled Into Jaden Ivey Fallout After Bulls Waiver

Warriors Star Stephen Curry Dragged Into Jaden Ivey Controversy After Bulls Waiver

Warriors Star Stephen Curry Dragged Into Jaden Ivey Controversy After Bulls Waiver

Bulls’ Jaden Ivey Waiver Draws Reaction Beyond NBA From Political Figure, NFL Player

Bulls’ Jaden Ivey Waiver Draws Reaction Beyond NBA From Political Figure, NFL Player

Bulls Reveal Reason Behind Jaden Ivey Waiver as Controversy Grows

Bulls Reveal Reason Behind Jaden Ivey Waiver as Controversy Grows

Miles McBride’s Status Takes Another Turn After Knicks Injury Scare

Miles McBride’s Status Takes Another Turn After Knicks Injury Scare