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

Warriors Rookie Reveals Steve Kerr’s 1st Expense After Historic Extension

Warriors Rookie Reveals Steve Kerr’s 1st Expense After Historic Extension

Warriors’ Draymond Green Calls out Hornets ‘Sore Loser’ Forward After Melee

Warriors’ Draymond Green Calls out Hornets ‘Sore Loser’ Forward After Melee

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Addresses Rotation Crunch With Chris Paul’s Return

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Addresses Rotation Crunch With Chris Paul’s Return

NBA Analyst Raises Concern About Rising Knicks Big Man

NBA Analyst Raises Concern About Rising Knicks Big Man

Warriors’ Steph Curry Sounds off on Refs Over 2 Free Throws vs. Lakers

Warriors’ Steph Curry Sounds off on Refs Over 2 Free Throws vs. Lakers

Lakers Loss Linked to Anthony Davis’ Communication Woes

Lakers Loss Linked to Anthony Davis’ Communication Woes

Lakers’ Darvin Ham Reveals LeBron James’ Status vs. Spurs

Lakers’ Darvin Ham Reveals LeBron James’ Status vs. Spurs

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Shares Chris Paul Injury Update

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Shares Chris Paul Injury Update

Lakers X-Factor Has ‘to Be Great’ Especially in LeBron James’ Absence

Lakers X-Factor Has ‘to Be Great’ Especially in LeBron James’ Absence

Insider Gives Encouraging Update on Lakers Center’s Injury

Insider Gives Encouraging Update on Lakers Center’s Injury

Warriors Star Steph Curry Opens Up on Klay Thompson’s Move to Bench

Warriors Star Steph Curry Opens Up on Klay Thompson’s Move to Bench

Insider Shares Projection for Warriors Rising Star Jonathan Kuminga’s Extension

Insider Shares Projection for Warriors Rising Star Jonathan Kuminga’s Extension

Knicks Sign 2 Forwards to Fill out Roster Amid Rash of Injuries

Knicks Sign 2 Forwards to Fill out Roster Amid Rash of Injuries

Lakers Lose 2 Key Players to Injuries for Crucial Game Against Warriors

Lakers Lose 2 Key Players to Injuries for Crucial Game Against Warriors

Mac McClung Sounds off on Knicks Rookie Jacob Toppin After NBA Slam Dunk Win

Mac McClung Sounds off on Knicks Rookie Jacob Toppin After NBA Slam Dunk Win

Steph Curry Sounds off on Warriors Rising Rookie Who Supplanted Klay Thompson

Steph Curry Sounds off on Warriors Rising Rookie Who Supplanted Klay Thompson

LeBron James, Darvin Ham Absent in Lakers Practice Ahead of Warriors Match

LeBron James, Darvin Ham Absent in Lakers Practice Ahead of Warriors Match

Warriors Make 2 Roster Moves After All-Star Break

Warriors Make 2 Roster Moves After All-Star Break

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Shares His Progress After Elbow Surgery

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Shares His Progress After Elbow Surgery

Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson Nears Return: Report

Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson Nears Return: Report

Kevin Durant’s Agent, Dad Wanted Him to Join Knicks in 2019

Kevin Durant’s Agent, Dad Wanted Him to Join Knicks in 2019

Orlando ‘Increasingly Mentioned’ as Potential Klay Thompson Suitor: Insider

Orlando ‘Increasingly Mentioned’ as Potential Klay Thompson Suitor: Insider

Knicks Predicted to Reach Conference Finals: ‘Jalen Brunson Is Top 5 MVP Candidate’

Knicks Predicted to Reach Conference Finals: ‘Jalen Brunson Is Top 5 MVP Candidate’

Warriors ‘Dream Scenario’ Is to Pair $225 Million Star With Steph Curry

Warriors ‘Dream Scenario’ Is to Pair $225 Million Star With Steph Curry

Draymond Green Told Warriors Owner Who’s Untouchable in LeBron James Pursuit

Draymond Green Told Warriors Owner Who’s Untouchable in LeBron James Pursuit

LeBron James’ All-Star Comments Were a ‘Negotiating’ Tactic: Insider

LeBron James’ All-Star Comments Were a ‘Negotiating’ Tactic: Insider

Workout Video Shows Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Gearing Up for Playoffs [WATCH]

Workout Video Shows Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Gearing Up for Playoffs [WATCH]

Warriors’ Draymond Green Sets Record Straight on His Role in LeBron James Pursuit

Warriors’ Draymond Green Sets Record Straight on His Role in LeBron James Pursuit

Lakers Target Trae Young Addresses Trade Rumors

Lakers Target Trae Young Addresses Trade Rumors

Steph Curry Opens Up About Retirement: ‘I Think About It All the Time’

Steph Curry Opens Up About Retirement: ‘I Think About It All the Time’