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

Suns Trade Proposal for Kevin Durant Hits 2 Birds With 1 Stone

Suns Trade Proposal for Kevin Durant Hits 2 Birds With 1 Stone

Blockbuster Nuggets Trade Proposal Upgrades Michael Porter Jr. To 14-Time NBA All-Star

Blockbuster Nuggets Trade Proposal Upgrades Michael Porter Jr. To 14-Time NBA All-Star

Knicks Are Betting Favorites to Pick Polarizing Center Amid Isaiah Hartenstein Free Agency

Knicks Are Betting Favorites to Pick Polarizing Center Amid Isaiah Hartenstein Free Agency

Donovan Mitchell’s Next Coach Could Come From Knicks

Donovan Mitchell’s Next Coach Could Come From Knicks

Sixers Interested in 5-Time NBA All-Star if Paul George, OG Anunoby Unavailable: Report

Sixers Interested in 5-Time NBA All-Star if Paul George, OG Anunoby Unavailable: Report

Julius Randle’s Long-Term Future With Knicks Hinges on 1 Factor: Report

Julius Randle’s Long-Term Future With Knicks Hinges on 1 Factor: Report

Lakers Sign & Trade Proposal Flips Starter for Young Anthony Davis Backup

Lakers Sign & Trade Proposal Flips Starter for Young Anthony Davis Backup

Cavaliers Trade Proposal Flips Darius Garland for 2 Lakers Starters

Cavaliers Trade Proposal Flips Darius Garland for 2 Lakers Starters

Lakers Trade Proposal Swaps Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura for $197 Million Star

Lakers Trade Proposal Swaps Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura for $197 Million Star

Magic Star Paolo Banchero Responds to Fan’s ‘Caitlin Clark’ Jab

Magic Star Paolo Banchero Responds to Fan’s ‘Caitlin Clark’ Jab

Bill Simmons Believes Knicks Would ‘Overpay’ for $90 Million Wing Than Major Star

Bill Simmons Believes Knicks Would ‘Overpay’ for $90 Million Wing Than Major Star

Warriors’ $30 Million Star Leaving for Conference Rival a ‘Real Possibility’

Warriors’ $30 Million Star Leaving for Conference Rival a ‘Real Possibility’

Lakers: 12-Time All-Star a ‘Real Possibility’ as D’Angelo Russell Replacement

Lakers: 12-Time All-Star a ‘Real Possibility’ as D’Angelo Russell Replacement

Sixers Have All-Defensive Wing as Backup if Paul George Stays in LA: Report

Sixers Have All-Defensive Wing as Backup if Paul George Stays in LA: Report

Knicks’ Playoff Rival Looms as Biggest Threat in OG Anunoby Free Agency: Report

Knicks’ Playoff Rival Looms as Biggest Threat in OG Anunoby Free Agency: Report

Knicks Eye Next Big Name With 3 Stars Reported as Top Trade Options

Knicks Eye Next Big Name With 3 Stars Reported as Top Trade Options

Knicks Are Betting Favorites to Acquire 5-Time NBA All-Star

Knicks Are Betting Favorites to Acquire 5-Time NBA All-Star

Teams Are Monitoring Julius Randle’s Situation With Knicks: Insider

Teams Are Monitoring Julius Randle’s Situation With Knicks: Insider

Knicks Playoff Star Sends Message to Free Agents Isaiah Hartenstein & OG Anunoby

Knicks Playoff Star Sends Message to Free Agents Isaiah Hartenstein & OG Anunoby

Knicks, Tom Thibodeau Draw Massive Praise From 2-Time NBA Exec of the Year

Knicks, Tom Thibodeau Draw Massive Praise From 2-Time NBA Exec of the Year

Lakers Prefer $163 Million Star Over Trae Young: Report

Lakers Prefer $163 Million Star Over Trae Young: Report

Knicks Teammates Hint at Josh Hart’s Status for Game 7

Knicks Teammates Hint at Josh Hart’s Status for Game 7

Ex-Knicks Star Stephon Marbury Steps Away From Coaching, Launches ‘Revolutionary’ Business

Ex-Knicks Star Stephon Marbury Steps Away From Coaching, Launches ‘Revolutionary’ Business

Lakers Trade Proposal Lands Donovan Mitchell for 2 Starters, Draft Picks

Lakers Trade Proposal Lands Donovan Mitchell for 2 Starters, Draft Picks

OG Anunoby’s ‘Upgraded Version’ Named as Knicks’ ‘Ideal’ Trade Target

OG Anunoby’s ‘Upgraded Version’ Named as Knicks’ ‘Ideal’ Trade Target

Heat Trade Proposal Lands 5-Time NBA All-Star for Tyler Herro, Picks

Heat Trade Proposal Lands 5-Time NBA All-Star for Tyler Herro, Picks

Timberwolves Star’s Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s Dominant Game 5 Goes Viral

Timberwolves Star’s Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s Dominant Game 5 Goes Viral

Knicks Eye to Extend Tom Thibodeau to 8-Figure Deal: Insider

Knicks Eye to Extend Tom Thibodeau to 8-Figure Deal: Insider

Bronny James’ Best Comp Is Pesky Knicks Guard: NBA Draft Analyst

Bronny James’ Best Comp Is Pesky Knicks Guard: NBA Draft Analyst

Lakers’ Draft Target Bronny James Clears the Air on Potentially Playing With Dad LeBron

Lakers’ Draft Target Bronny James Clears the Air on Potentially Playing With Dad LeBron