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

3-for-1 Trade Idea Would Send Devin Booker to Knicks

3-for-1 Trade Idea Would Send Devin Booker to Knicks

Jalen Brunson Addresses Rumors About Beef With Rick Carlisle

Jalen Brunson Addresses Rumors About Beef With Rick Carlisle

Another Possible Darvin Ham Replacement off the Lakers Board: Report

Another Possible Darvin Ham Replacement off the Lakers Board: Report

NBA Champion Issues Apology to Jalen Brunson, Knicks

NBA Champion Issues Apology to Jalen Brunson, Knicks

Obi Toppin Says Celebrities, Knicks Crowd ‘Doesn’t Really Excite Me Anymore’

Obi Toppin Says Celebrities, Knicks Crowd ‘Doesn’t Really Excite Me Anymore’

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Speaks up on Rivalry With Tyrese Haliburton

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Speaks up on Rivalry With Tyrese Haliburton

Sixers’ Top Target Paul George Addresses His Future

Sixers’ Top Target Paul George Addresses His Future

Ty Lue Addresses Clippers Future Amid Lakers Buzz

Ty Lue Addresses Clippers Future Amid Lakers Buzz

Ty Lue Addresses Lakers’ Reported Interest After Clippers’ Playoff Exit

Ty Lue Addresses Lakers’ Reported Interest After Clippers’ Playoff Exit

Zach Lowe Pitches Blockbuster Kevin Durant Trade for Warriors

Zach Lowe Pitches Blockbuster Kevin Durant Trade for Warriors

Magic Eye to Pair Paolo Banchero With $212 Million Star: Report

Magic Eye to Pair Paolo Banchero With $212 Million Star: Report

2 Teams Loom as Clippers’ Biggest Threats in Keeping Paul George: Report

2 Teams Loom as Clippers’ Biggest Threats in Keeping Paul George: Report

Good & Bad News on Sixers’ Potential Paul George Pursuit

Good & Bad News on Sixers’ Potential Paul George Pursuit

Julius Randle Switches Agency Again Ahead of Crucial Knicks Decision

Julius Randle Switches Agency Again Ahead of Crucial Knicks Decision

Suns Star Bradley Beal Gets Honest on Frank Vogel Amid Coaching Change Rumors

Suns Star Bradley Beal Gets Honest on Frank Vogel Amid Coaching Change Rumors

L2M Report Reveals Knicks Robbed in Game 5 Loss

L2M Report Reveals Knicks Robbed in Game 5 Loss

Knicks Willing to Offer ‘Almost Anything’ to Pair $221 Million Star With Jalen Brunson: Report

Knicks Willing to Offer ‘Almost Anything’ to Pair $221 Million Star With Jalen Brunson: Report

Proposed Suns Trade Pairs Devin Booker With Recent Most Improved Player

Proposed Suns Trade Pairs Devin Booker With Recent Most Improved Player

Suns’ Devin Booker Wants to Join Knicks: Report

Suns’ Devin Booker Wants to Join Knicks: Report

Proposed Suns Trade Pairs Kevin Durant With Generational Star

Proposed Suns Trade Pairs Kevin Durant With Generational Star

Kevin Durant-Suns Coaching Staff Disconnect Reported After Sweep

Kevin Durant-Suns Coaching Staff Disconnect Reported After Sweep

ESPN Writer Raves About Knicks’ Joel Embiid Stopper: ‘My God’

ESPN Writer Raves About Knicks’ Joel Embiid Stopper: ‘My God’

Knicks in Danger of Losing Leon Rose’s Top Hire: Report

Knicks in Danger of Losing Leon Rose’s Top Hire: Report

Steve Kerr on Warriors Ending Their Dynasty: ‘Do It the Right Way’

Steve Kerr on Warriors Ending Their Dynasty: ‘Do It the Right Way’

Knicks Center Responds to Joel Embiid’s ‘Dirty Play’ With Powerful Bible Quote

Knicks Center Responds to Joel Embiid’s ‘Dirty Play’ With Powerful Bible Quote

LeBron James’ Former Rival Rains on Lakers’ Parade After Game 4 Win

LeBron James’ Former Rival Rains on Lakers’ Parade After Game 4 Win

Knicks Coach Gives Massive Injury Update on Mitchell Robinson Ahead of Game 4

Knicks Coach Gives Massive Injury Update on Mitchell Robinson Ahead of Game 4

ESPN Writer Singles Out Culprit for Lakers’ Mess & It’s Not Darvin Ham

ESPN Writer Singles Out Culprit for Lakers’ Mess & It’s Not Darvin Ham

Bucks Star Damian Lillard Gives Concerning Injury Update After Game 3 Loss

Bucks Star Damian Lillard Gives Concerning Injury Update After Game 3 Loss

NBA Analyst Says Joel Embiid’s Dirty Play on Knicks Center Deserves Ejection

NBA Analyst Says Joel Embiid’s Dirty Play on Knicks Center Deserves Ejection