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

Travis Kelce’s Mom Shares Facebook Post Defending Controversial Olympics Opening Ceremony

Travis Kelce’s Mom Shares Facebook Post Defending Controversial Olympics Opening Ceremony

Knicks Sign Backup Big Man to Eyebrow-Raising Contract

Knicks Sign Backup Big Man to Eyebrow-Raising Contract

Blazers Uninterested in Lakers’ Former All-Star in Jerami Grant Trade: Report

Blazers Uninterested in Lakers’ Former All-Star in Jerami Grant Trade: Report

Shaquille O’Neal Sounds Off on Villanova Knicks: ‘Built on Hype’

Shaquille O’Neal Sounds Off on Villanova Knicks: ‘Built on Hype’

Knicks Guard’s Pretrial Conference Set Next Month: Report

Knicks Guard’s Pretrial Conference Set Next Month: Report

Joe Lacob Responds to Warriors Star Steph Curry’s ‘Bottom Feeder’ Comment

Joe Lacob Responds to Warriors Star Steph Curry’s ‘Bottom Feeder’ Comment

Warriors Star Draymond Green Says He’s ‘Happy as Hell’ Klay Thompson Is Gone

Warriors Star Draymond Green Says He’s ‘Happy as Hell’ Klay Thompson Is Gone

Lakers Teammates ‘Very Frustrated’ About Bronny James ‘Star Treatment’: Report

Lakers Teammates ‘Very Frustrated’ About Bronny James ‘Star Treatment’: Report

Tom Thibodeau Breaks Knicks Coaching Curse Under James Dolan

Tom Thibodeau Breaks Knicks Coaching Curse Under James Dolan

Knicks Draft Stash Agrees on Long-Term Deal With New Team

Knicks Draft Stash Agrees on Long-Term Deal With New Team

Lakers Among Teams Interested in $108 Million Sharpshooter: Report

Lakers Among Teams Interested in $108 Million Sharpshooter: Report

Klay Thompson Reacts to Viral Meme of Warriors-Mavericks First Meeting Since Trade

Klay Thompson Reacts to Viral Meme of Warriors-Mavericks First Meeting Since Trade

‘NBA Draft Steal’ Jumps Ahead of 9-Year Veteran as Knicks Backup PG: Insider

‘NBA Draft Steal’ Jumps Ahead of 9-Year Veteran as Knicks Backup PG: Insider

New Knicks PG to Play ‘Significant Minutes’ as Jalen Brunson’s Backup: Insider

New Knicks PG to Play ‘Significant Minutes’ as Jalen Brunson’s Backup: Insider

Lakers Trade Proposal Lands $160 Million Star & Bruising Center

Lakers Trade Proposal Lands $160 Million Star & Bruising Center

Paul Pierce Calls on Lakers to Trade LeBron James’ Favorite Player for 3rd Star

Paul Pierce Calls on Lakers to Trade LeBron James’ Favorite Player for 3rd Star

Knicks Among Teams Projected to Have Biggest Jumps in Win Total

Knicks Among Teams Projected to Have Biggest Jumps in Win Total

Lakers Urged to Sign Free Agent Bruising Big Man as Anthony Davis Backup

Lakers Urged to Sign Free Agent Bruising Big Man as Anthony Davis Backup

Nuggets Get Major Coup With Former NBA MVP: Report

Nuggets Get Major Coup With Former NBA MVP: Report

Joe Lacob Sends Strong Message to Klay Thompson After Leaving Warriors

Joe Lacob Sends Strong Message to Klay Thompson After Leaving Warriors

Julius Randle’s Extension Talks With Knicks Gets Interesting Update

Julius Randle’s Extension Talks With Knicks Gets Interesting Update

Lakers Expected to Make Consolidation Trade: Report

Lakers Expected to Make Consolidation Trade: Report

G League Coach of the Year Reunites With JJ Redick at Lakers: Report

G League Coach of the Year Reunites With JJ Redick at Lakers: Report

Warriors Sign Microwave Scorer After Ringing Endorsement

Warriors Sign Microwave Scorer After Ringing Endorsement

Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski Holds Key in $67.5 Million Star Trade: Insider

Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski Holds Key in $67.5 Million Star Trade: Insider

Nuggets ‘Flirted’ Trading Michael Porter Jr. For 9-Time NBA All-Star: Report

Nuggets ‘Flirted’ Trading Michael Porter Jr. For 9-Time NBA All-Star: Report

Jalen Brunson’s New Knicks Deal Questioned: ‘Maybe There’s Under the Table’

Jalen Brunson’s New Knicks Deal Questioned: ‘Maybe There’s Under the Table’

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Clears Air Over Series of Donald Trump Posts

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Clears Air Over Series of Donald Trump Posts

Knicks in Trade Talks With High-Salaried Veteran Centers: Report

Knicks in Trade Talks With High-Salaried Veteran Centers: Report

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Reacts to Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Reacts to Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump