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

Lakers Get More Bad News as Luka Dončić’s Closest Coach Draws Rival Interest

Lakers Get More Bad News as Luka Dončić’s Closest Coach Draws Rival Interest

Pistons Face New Game 7 Concern After Cavaliers Key Adjustment

Pistons Face New Game 7 Concern After Cavaliers Key Adjustment

Cavaliers Make Huge Lineup Change Before Do-or-Die Game 7

Cavaliers Make Huge Lineup Change Before Do-or-Die Game 7

Thunder Get Major Boost Just Before Game 1 — Spurs Dealing With 2 Key Injuries

Thunder Get Major Boost Just Before Game 1 — Spurs Dealing With 2 Key Injuries

Spurs Hit With Concerning Injury News on 2 Key Players Just Before Game 1

Spurs Hit With Concerning Injury News on 2 Key Players Just Before Game 1

San Antonio Spurs Get New Problem in OKC Just Before Game 1

San Antonio Spurs Get New Problem in OKC Just Before Game 1

Will Jalen Williams Play in Game 1 vs Spurs? The Latest on OKC Thunder Star Status

Will Jalen Williams Play in Game 1 vs Spurs? The Latest on OKC Thunder Star Status

Brandon Clarke’s Fiancée Finally Speaks as Investigation Continues

Brandon Clarke’s Fiancée Finally Speaks as Investigation Continues

Pistons’ Game 7 Edge Suddenly Under Threat After Cavaliers Power Move

Pistons’ Game 7 Edge Suddenly Under Threat After Cavaliers Power Move

NBA Analyst Calls Out JJ Redick for Costly Bronny Mistake After Lakers Exit

NBA Analyst Calls Out JJ Redick for Costly Bronny Mistake After Lakers Exit

Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Makes Massive Move in Detroit Before Game 7

Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Makes Massive Move in Detroit Before Game 7

Spurs Get Victor Wembanyama Update With Major Impact on NBA Finals Push

Spurs Get Victor Wembanyama Update With Major Impact on NBA Finals Push

Lakers Face New Bronny James Factor Ahead of LeBron Free Agency Decision

Lakers Face New Bronny James Factor Ahead of LeBron Free Agency Decision

Knicks Know When Game 1 Is — But Not Where and Here’s Why

Knicks Know When Game 1 Is — But Not Where and Here’s Why

Cavaliers Get New Donovan Mitchell Concern Before Game 7

Cavaliers Get New Donovan Mitchell Concern Before Game 7

Cavaliers Get Bad News Hours Before Game 7 After New Development in Detroit

Cavaliers Get Bad News Hours Before Game 7 After New Development in Detroit

UPDATE: Pistons Get Massive Game 7 Injury Update Hours Before Tipoff

UPDATE: Pistons Get Massive Game 7 Injury Update Hours Before Tipoff

Cavaliers’ James Harden Plan Leaked Before Game 7

Cavaliers’ James Harden Plan Leaked Before Game 7

Pistons Get Major Update on Jalen Duren After Game 6 Injury

Pistons Get Major Update on Jalen Duren After Game 6 Injury

Timberwolves Get Crucial Injury Update Just Before Do-or-Die Game 6

Timberwolves Get Crucial Injury Update Just Before Do-or-Die Game 6

NBA Personnel Reach Consensus on LeBron’s Next Move as Lakers Await

NBA Personnel Reach Consensus on LeBron’s Next Move as Lakers Await

Ja Morant’s Post Sparks Wave of Donations After Brandon Clarke Tragedy

Ja Morant’s Post Sparks Wave of Donations After Brandon Clarke Tragedy

Pistons Coach Sends Strong Message on Duren, Thompson Before Must-Win Game 6

Pistons Coach Sends Strong Message on Duren, Thompson Before Must-Win Game 6

Pistons Get Massive Injury Update Just Before Do-or-Die Game 6

Pistons Get Massive Injury Update Just Before Do-or-Die Game 6

Pistons Coach Blasts NBA Last 2 Minute Report With 2 Words Before Game 6

Pistons Coach Blasts NBA Last 2 Minute Report With 2 Words Before Game 6

Mitchell Robinson Working on One Thing Knicks Need Most Before East Conference Finals

Mitchell Robinson Working on One Thing Knicks Need Most Before East Conference Finals

Mike Brown Drops Major OG Anunoby Update Before EFC Game 1

Mike Brown Drops Major OG Anunoby Update Before EFC Game 1

Pistons Suddenly Get Good News Before Game 6 — Just in Time

Pistons Suddenly Get Good News Before Game 6 — Just in Time

Celtics Bring Back Isaiah Thomas — But Not in the Way Fans Expect

Celtics Bring Back Isaiah Thomas — But Not in the Way Fans Expect

Taylor Swift Reacts to Steve Kerr Using Her Lyrics in Warriors Pressers

Taylor Swift Reacts to Steve Kerr Using Her Lyrics in Warriors Pressers