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

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Opens up About Recently Traded Evan Fournier

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Opens up About Recently Traded Evan Fournier

Ex-Knicks ‘Untouchable’ Quentin Grimes Breaks Silence on Trade to Pistons

Ex-Knicks ‘Untouchable’ Quentin Grimes Breaks Silence on Trade to Pistons

Knicks React to Controversial Last-Minute Call in Loss to Rockets

Knicks React to Controversial Last-Minute Call in Loss to Rockets

NBA Ref Sheds Light on Controversial Knicks-Rockets Ending

NBA Ref Sheds Light on Controversial Knicks-Rockets Ending

Evan Fournier Reacts to Knicks Trading Him to Lottery-Bound Pistons

Evan Fournier Reacts to Knicks Trading Him to Lottery-Bound Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie Explains Why He Picked Lakers Over Mavericks

Spencer Dinwiddie Explains Why He Picked Lakers Over Mavericks

Jalen Brunson Warns Knicks After Trade Deadline Move

Jalen Brunson Warns Knicks After Trade Deadline Move

Warriors Klay Thompson Opens up About His Future in Revealing Interview

Warriors Klay Thompson Opens up About His Future in Revealing Interview

Shorthanded Knicks Get Much Needed Help to Fill Donut Hole

Shorthanded Knicks Get Much Needed Help to Fill Donut Hole

Lakers Considered Trading Former Starter Until Darvin Ham Stepped In: Report

Lakers Considered Trading Former Starter Until Darvin Ham Stepped In: Report

Steve Kerr to Miss Warriors-Jazz Game; Kenny Atkinson to Take Over

Steve Kerr to Miss Warriors-Jazz Game; Kenny Atkinson to Take Over

Warriors Star Steph Curry Calls Out Jusuf Nurkic

Warriors Star Steph Curry Calls Out Jusuf Nurkic

Warriors Draymond Green Claps Back at Jusuf Nurkic: ‘Quiet Guys Don’t Win’

Warriors Draymond Green Claps Back at Jusuf Nurkic: ‘Quiet Guys Don’t Win’

Suns Center Takes Back His Words About Warriors Draymond Green: ‘It’s Sad’

Suns Center Takes Back His Words About Warriors Draymond Green: ‘It’s Sad’

Kevin Durant Reacts to Steph Curry’s Game Winner in Warriors Win Over Suns

Kevin Durant Reacts to Steph Curry’s Game Winner in Warriors Win Over Suns

Lakers Make Major Roster Move For Backcourt Help

Lakers Make Major Roster Move For Backcourt Help

Josh Hart Sends Warning to Knicks’ New Acquisition Bojan Bogdanovic

Josh Hart Sends Warning to Knicks’ New Acquisition Bojan Bogdanovic

D’Angelo Russell Hints at Lakers Next Move: ‘Y’all Get to Know Him Soon’

D’Angelo Russell Hints at Lakers Next Move: ‘Y’all Get to Know Him Soon’

LeBron James Reacts to Lakers Standing Pat at Trade Deadline

LeBron James Reacts to Lakers Standing Pat at Trade Deadline

Sports Injury Expert Breaks Down Knicks OG Anunoby’s Injury

Sports Injury Expert Breaks Down Knicks OG Anunoby’s Injury

Lakers Among Favorites to Land Top Free Agent Combo Guard: Report

Lakers Among Favorites to Land Top Free Agent Combo Guard: Report

Steph Curry Reacts to ‘Tough’ Warriors Trade Deadline Move

Steph Curry Reacts to ‘Tough’ Warriors Trade Deadline Move

Warriors Nix Deal for $37 Million All-Defensive Guard: Report

Warriors Nix Deal for $37 Million All-Defensive Guard: Report

NBA Champion Issues Warning After Knicks Trade Deadline Moves: ‘Get Life Jackets’

NBA Champion Issues Warning After Knicks Trade Deadline Moves: ‘Get Life Jackets’

Lakers VP Rob Pelinka Breaks Silence on Quiet Trade Deadline

Lakers VP Rob Pelinka Breaks Silence on Quiet Trade Deadline

NBA Analysts Laud Knicks’ Trade Deadline Move

NBA Analysts Laud Knicks’ Trade Deadline Move

Lakers ‘Hesitant’ to Trade 1st-Round Pick for $45 Million 2-Way Guard: Report

Lakers ‘Hesitant’ to Trade 1st-Round Pick for $45 Million 2-Way Guard: Report

Rejected Mavericks Offer for Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Revealed

Rejected Mavericks Offer for Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Revealed

Warriors Interested in $37 Million Stretch Big as Potential Kevon Looney Replacement

Warriors Interested in $37 Million Stretch Big as Potential Kevon Looney Replacement

Insider Reveals Sticking Point in Knicks-Raptors Bruce Brown Trade Talks

Insider Reveals Sticking Point in Knicks-Raptors Bruce Brown Trade Talks