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

Heat Pick up Former 1st Round Pick in Free Agency: Report

Heat Pick up Former 1st Round Pick in Free Agency: Report

How Does Bronny James’ Lakers Rookie Deal Stack Up Against Past No. 55 Picks?

How Does Bronny James’ Lakers Rookie Deal Stack Up Against Past No. 55 Picks?

Lakers Own 2nd Best Odds to Land Volume 3-Point Shooter & Pesky Defender

Lakers Own 2nd Best Odds to Land Volume 3-Point Shooter & Pesky Defender

LeBron James Makes Telling Decision About His Lakers Future

LeBron James Makes Telling Decision About His Lakers Future

Warriors Land $27 Million Klay Thompson Replacement

Warriors Land $27 Million Klay Thompson Replacement

Heat ‘Have to Be Creative’ to Land 2-Time All-NBA Wing: Insider

Heat ‘Have to Be Creative’ to Land 2-Time All-NBA Wing: Insider

Insider Douses Cold Water on Lakers’ Bid to Land 6-Time All-Star: ‘Consider It Frozen’

Insider Douses Cold Water on Lakers’ Bid to Land 6-Time All-Star: ‘Consider It Frozen’

Knicks Eye Ex-Wildcat as Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement: Report

Knicks Eye Ex-Wildcat as Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement: Report

Klay Thompson’s Dad ‘Disappointed’ For Spurning Lakers

Klay Thompson’s Dad ‘Disappointed’ For Spurning Lakers

Steph Curry Sends Message to Klay Thompson After Warriors Exit

Steph Curry Sends Message to Klay Thompson After Warriors Exit

Lakers’ Pursuit of DeRozan Faces Same ‘Holdups’ as With Klay Thompson: Report

Lakers’ Pursuit of DeRozan Faces Same ‘Holdups’ as With Klay Thompson: Report

Lakers Discuss Potential Deal for $160 Million Star: Report

Lakers Discuss Potential Deal for $160 Million Star: Report

Warriors Issue Heartfelt Statement on Klay Thompson’s Exit

Warriors Issue Heartfelt Statement on Klay Thompson’s Exit

Lakers Could Flip D’Angelo Russell for 2-Time All-NBA Wing in 3-Team Trade

Lakers Could Flip D’Angelo Russell for 2-Time All-NBA Wing in 3-Team Trade

Lakers in Talks With 6-Time All-Star After Missing Out on Klay Thompson: Report

Lakers in Talks With 6-Time All-Star After Missing Out on Klay Thompson: Report

Mitchell Robinson, Trainer Break Silence After Isaiah Hartenstein Bolts Knicks

Mitchell Robinson, Trainer Break Silence After Isaiah Hartenstein Bolts Knicks

Lakers Trying to Offload Salaries to Make a Run at $70 Million Star: Report

Lakers Trying to Offload Salaries to Make a Run at $70 Million Star: Report

Warriors in Trade Talks With 2 Rivals to Help Disgruntled Star Get More Money: Report

Warriors in Trade Talks With 2 Rivals to Help Disgruntled Star Get More Money: Report

76ers Star Joel Embiid’s Tweet Foreshadows Massive Paul George News

76ers Star Joel Embiid’s Tweet Foreshadows Massive Paul George News

Knicks Explored Trading for 9-Time All-Star Before Mikal Bridges: Insider

Knicks Explored Trading for 9-Time All-Star Before Mikal Bridges: Insider

Warriors Decline $215 Million Star Trade for Chris Paul Before Waiving Him: Report

Warriors Decline $215 Million Star Trade for Chris Paul Before Waiving Him: Report

Lakers, $190 Million Star Have Mutual Interest: Report

Lakers, $190 Million Star Have Mutual Interest: Report

Warriors Offered ‘Variations’ of Trade Package for 9-time All-Star: Report

Warriors Offered ‘Variations’ of Trade Package for 9-time All-Star: Report

Warriors Star Klay Thompson Plans to Talk With 2 West Rivals: Report

Warriors Star Klay Thompson Plans to Talk With 2 West Rivals: Report

4-time NBA Champion ‘Intrigued About’ Joining LeBron James’ Lakers: Report

4-time NBA Champion ‘Intrigued About’ Joining LeBron James’ Lakers: Report

LeBron James ‘Hopeful’ Lakers Can Add 5-time NBA All-Star: Report

LeBron James ‘Hopeful’ Lakers Can Add 5-time NBA All-Star: Report

Knicks Could Include NBA’s ‘Best Contract’ in Mikal Bridges Trade: Report

Knicks Could Include NBA’s ‘Best Contract’ in Mikal Bridges Trade: Report

Lakers VP Rob Pelinka Shares JJ Redick’s Plan for Bronny James

Lakers VP Rob Pelinka Shares JJ Redick’s Plan for Bronny James

Spurs Summer League Coach Reacts After Knicks Acquired His Draft Rights

Spurs Summer League Coach Reacts After Knicks Acquired His Draft Rights

Lakers VP Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick Send Message to Bronny James

Lakers VP Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick Send Message to Bronny James