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

Proposed Lakers Trade Swaps Jarred Vanderbilt for LeBron James’ Best Teammate

Proposed Lakers Trade Swaps Jarred Vanderbilt for LeBron James’ Best Teammate

Warriors Trade Proposal Flips Jonathan Kuminga for $114 Million Star & Feisty Shooter

Warriors Trade Proposal Flips Jonathan Kuminga for $114 Million Star & Feisty Shooter

Steve Carell Reacts to Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic’s Gru Impersonation

Steve Carell Reacts to Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic’s Gru Impersonation

Proposed Kevin Durant Trade Nets Suns Future Star, Depth Pieces

Proposed Kevin Durant Trade Nets Suns Future Star, Depth Pieces

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Responds to ‘1A’ Critics

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Responds to ‘1A’ Critics

Knicks in a ‘Good Place’ to Re-Sign Top Free Agents: Report

Knicks in a ‘Good Place’ to Re-Sign Top Free Agents: Report

Lakers Move on From Dan Hurley Rejection, Plot Next Move: Report

Lakers Move on From Dan Hurley Rejection, Plot Next Move: Report

Knicks ‘Made Headway’ in Trade Talks for 2-Time All-Star Before OG Anunoby: Report

Knicks ‘Made Headway’ in Trade Talks for 2-Time All-Star Before OG Anunoby: Report

Key Member of Warriors Dynasty Core Linked to Knicks

Key Member of Warriors Dynasty Core Linked to Knicks

3-Time NBA Champion Floated as Knicks’ Potential Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement

3-Time NBA Champion Floated as Knicks’ Potential Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement

Suns Star Kevin Durant Fires Back at Fan Over ‘LeBron Style’ Suggestion

Suns Star Kevin Durant Fires Back at Fan Over ‘LeBron Style’ Suggestion

Tom Thibodeau ‘Would Like’ Polarizing Big Man for Knicks

Tom Thibodeau ‘Would Like’ Polarizing Big Man for Knicks

Lakers Sign & Trade Proposal Brings Home 6-Time NBA All-Star

Lakers Sign & Trade Proposal Brings Home 6-Time NBA All-Star

Another 2-Time NCAA Champion Coach Linked to Lakers as Dan Hurley Rejects Offer

Another 2-Time NCAA Champion Coach Linked to Lakers as Dan Hurley Rejects Offer

Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Responds to LeBron James’ Compliment

Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Responds to LeBron James’ Compliment

Knicks’ Lithuanian Draft Stash Faces Crossroads This Summer

Knicks’ Lithuanian Draft Stash Faces Crossroads This Summer

Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Message to Lakers Amid Dan Hurley Buzz

Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Message to Lakers Amid Dan Hurley Buzz

LeBron James Gets Shoutout From Kyrie Irving for ‘Stirring Up Media Storm’

LeBron James Gets Shoutout From Kyrie Irving for ‘Stirring Up Media Storm’

West Contender Named as ‘Obvious Threat’ to Steal Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein

West Contender Named as ‘Obvious Threat’ to Steal Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein

Fast-Rising TV Star Is Lakers’ Top Choice as Darvin Ham Replacement: Report

Fast-Rising TV Star Is Lakers’ Top Choice as Darvin Ham Replacement: Report

Jalen Brunson Dampens Knicks’ Hope of Hometown Discount

Jalen Brunson Dampens Knicks’ Hope of Hometown Discount

Jayson Tatum ‘Thrilled’ for Co-Star’s Conference MVP Award, Says ESPN’s Burke

Jayson Tatum ‘Thrilled’ for Co-Star’s Conference MVP Award, Says ESPN’s Burke

4-Time NBA Rebounding Champion Named as Nuggets ‘Dream’ Nikola Jokic Backup

4-Time NBA Rebounding Champion Named as Nuggets ‘Dream’ Nikola Jokic Backup

Suns Could Plug Biggest Hole With 9-Time All-Star: NBA Cap Expert

Suns Could Plug Biggest Hole With 9-Time All-Star: NBA Cap Expert

Julius Randle Sends Message to Knicks Amid Trade Rumors

Julius Randle Sends Message to Knicks Amid Trade Rumors

Warriors Trade Proposal Would Flip Moses Moody to Milwaukee Bucks

Warriors Trade Proposal Would Flip Moses Moody to Milwaukee Bucks

Nuggets Trade Proposal Brings Back Key Vet in Championship Run

Nuggets Trade Proposal Brings Back Key Vet in Championship Run

Nuggets Trade Proposal Adds Jamal Murray Backup, Fulfill Nikola Jokic’s Wish

Nuggets Trade Proposal Adds Jamal Murray Backup, Fulfill Nikola Jokic’s Wish

Knicks Trade Proposal Flips ‘Available’ Center for Former Lottery Pick

Knicks Trade Proposal Flips ‘Available’ Center for Former Lottery Pick

Warriors’ $30 Million Star Drawing Interest from Clippers: Report

Warriors’ $30 Million Star Drawing Interest from Clippers: Report