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

Knicks Trade Pitch Flips Jericho Sims for Former Lottery Pick Center

Knicks Trade Pitch Flips Jericho Sims for Former Lottery Pick Center

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Reacts to Mikal Bridges Trade

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Reacts to Mikal Bridges Trade

Knicks Rookie Produces Eye-Popping Numbers: ‘That’s My Calling Card’

Knicks Rookie Produces Eye-Popping Numbers: ‘That’s My Calling Card’

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Issues Statement on Knicks Star’s Bold Move

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Issues Statement on Knicks Star’s Bold Move

New Knicks Star Expected to Follow Jalen Brunson’s ‘Unprecedented’ Move: Report

New Knicks Star Expected to Follow Jalen Brunson’s ‘Unprecedented’ Move: Report

Josh Hart Tops Best Reactions to Knicks Star’s New Deal

Josh Hart Tops Best Reactions to Knicks Star’s New Deal

Serena Williams Takes Playful Shot at Lakers’ LeBron & Bronny James

Serena Williams Takes Playful Shot at Lakers’ LeBron & Bronny James

Warriors GM Discusses Steph Curry’s Future After Klay Thompson’s Exit

Warriors GM Discusses Steph Curry’s Future After Klay Thompson’s Exit

Lakers $51 Million Starter ‘Has Some Appeal’ to Potential Trade Partner

Lakers $51 Million Starter ‘Has Some Appeal’ to Potential Trade Partner

Warriors Have ‘Best Package’ for Former NBA Most Improved Player

Warriors Have ‘Best Package’ for Former NBA Most Improved Player

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Reacts to 76ers’ Offseason Upgrades

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Reacts to 76ers’ Offseason Upgrades

Celtics Star Sends Strong Message to Knicks After Mikal Bridges Trade

Celtics Star Sends Strong Message to Knicks After Mikal Bridges Trade

Knicks Rookie Cracks B/R’s Top 30 NBA Summer League Prospects to Watch

Knicks Rookie Cracks B/R’s Top 30 NBA Summer League Prospects to Watch

Lakers Unwilling to Meet Asking Price for $160 Million Trade Target: Report

Lakers Unwilling to Meet Asking Price for $160 Million Trade Target: Report

Nuggets Trade Pitch Lands Former Euroleague MVP as Jamal Murray’s Backup

Nuggets Trade Pitch Lands Former Euroleague MVP as Jamal Murray’s Backup

Knicks Trade Pitch Swaps Jericho Sims for NBA’s No. 2 Shot Blocker

Knicks Trade Pitch Swaps Jericho Sims for NBA’s No. 2 Shot Blocker

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Sets Expectation for JJ Redick’s Rookie Season

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Sets Expectation for JJ Redick’s Rookie Season

Lakers Star LeBron James Breaks Silence on JJ Redick Hire

Lakers Star LeBron James Breaks Silence on JJ Redick Hire

Warriors Trade Proposal Lands New Steph Curry Co-Star & Shot-Blocking Big Man

Warriors Trade Proposal Lands New Steph Curry Co-Star & Shot-Blocking Big Man

Nuggets Get Frontcourt Help for Nikola Jokic, Sign Versatile Euro Big Man

Nuggets Get Frontcourt Help for Nikola Jokic, Sign Versatile Euro Big Man

Knicks Lose Tom Thibodeau’s Top Deputy: Report

Knicks Lose Tom Thibodeau’s Top Deputy: Report

Lakers Revisit Trade Talks for $23 Million 2-Way Guard: Report

Lakers Revisit Trade Talks for $23 Million 2-Way Guard: Report

Warriors’ ‘Substantial Offer’ for New Steph Curry Co-Star Faces Challenges

Warriors’ ‘Substantial Offer’ for New Steph Curry Co-Star Faces Challenges

Knicks Foil Familiar Foe in Mikal Bridges Trade: Report

Knicks Foil Familiar Foe in Mikal Bridges Trade: Report

Insider Reveals Where Lakers Stand in Potential Trade for 3-Time All-Star

Insider Reveals Where Lakers Stand in Potential Trade for 3-Time All-Star

Lakers in Trade Talks for a Pair of 3-and-D Wings: Report

Lakers in Trade Talks for a Pair of 3-and-D Wings: Report

Knicks Finalize Mikal Bridges Trade, Create Cap Room for Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement

Knicks Finalize Mikal Bridges Trade, Create Cap Room for Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement

Warriors, 2 More Teams Have ‘Tangible’ Offers for Coveted All-Star Forward: Report

Warriors, 2 More Teams Have ‘Tangible’ Offers for Coveted All-Star Forward: Report

Knicks Lose Potential Salary Addition in Mikal Bridges Deal

Knicks Lose Potential Salary Addition in Mikal Bridges Deal

Lakers’ ‘Most Productive’ Trade Talk Could Bring Back 22-Point Scoring Wing

Lakers’ ‘Most Productive’ Trade Talk Could Bring Back 22-Point Scoring Wing