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

Raptors Want to Expand Bruce Brown Trade With Knicks: Report

Raptors Want to Expand Bruce Brown Trade With Knicks: Report

Knicks Discussed Bringing Back Tom Thibodeau Favorite: Insider

Knicks Discussed Bringing Back Tom Thibodeau Favorite: Insider

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Generates Trade Buzz for Steve Kerr’s Team USA Favorite

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Generates Trade Buzz for Steve Kerr’s Team USA Favorite

Knicks Reject Mavericks Trade Offer for Disgruntled Wing: Report

Knicks Reject Mavericks Trade Offer for Disgruntled Wing: Report

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Offers Fascinating Solution to the Klay Thompson Conundrum

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Offers Fascinating Solution to the Klay Thompson Conundrum

Lakers PG D’Angelo Russell Floated in 3 Separate Trade Talks: Report

Lakers PG D’Angelo Russell Floated in 3 Separate Trade Talks: Report

Insider Shares Update on Knicks Star Jalen Brunson’s Injury

Insider Shares Update on Knicks Star Jalen Brunson’s Injury

Tom Thibodeau Gives Major Injury Update on Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson

Tom Thibodeau Gives Major Injury Update on Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson

Knicks, Raptors Discussed Bruce Brown Trade: Report

Knicks, Raptors Discussed Bruce Brown Trade: Report

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Injury Status Gets Clarity Ahead of Trade Deadline

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Injury Status Gets Clarity Ahead of Trade Deadline

LeBron James Succinctly Answers Lakers Trade Deadline Questions

LeBron James Succinctly Answers Lakers Trade Deadline Questions

Knicks Set Condition on Quentin Grimes Trade With 2 Teams Interested

Knicks Set Condition on Quentin Grimes Trade With 2 Teams Interested

Warriors Star Klay Thompson Gets Honest on Getting Benched Again

Warriors Star Klay Thompson Gets Honest on Getting Benched Again

Proposed Trade Gives Lakers Major Assets for LeBron James

Proposed Trade Gives Lakers Major Assets for LeBron James

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Pair LeBron James With Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Pair LeBron James With Knicks’ Jalen Brunson

Lakers’ Latest Injury Updates on Gabe Vincent & Jarred Vanderbilt

Lakers’ Latest Injury Updates on Gabe Vincent & Jarred Vanderbilt

LeBron James ‘Best Wingman’ out of Lakers’ Reach: Report

LeBron James ‘Best Wingman’ out of Lakers’ Reach: Report

Knicks Eye Another Ex-Wildcat as Potential Julius Randle Backup: Report

Knicks Eye Another Ex-Wildcat as Potential Julius Randle Backup: Report

Knicks Named Among Teams to Monitor as Potential Cavs’ Trade Partner

Knicks Named Among Teams to Monitor as Potential Cavs’ Trade Partner

Warriors’ Former All-Star Wing Draws ‘Most Interest’ From West Rival: Report

Warriors’ Former All-Star Wing Draws ‘Most Interest’ From West Rival: Report

Lakers Interested in 4-Time Rebounding Champion: Report

Lakers Interested in 4-Time Rebounding Champion: Report

Knicks Not Too Keen on Trading for $45 Million Target: Report

Knicks Not Too Keen on Trading for $45 Million Target: Report

Lakers Temporarily Ceased Trade Talks for NBA Champion Guard: Report

Lakers Temporarily Ceased Trade Talks for NBA Champion Guard: Report

Warriors’ Chris Paul Draws Trade Interest From Play-in Contender: Report

Warriors’ Chris Paul Draws Trade Interest From Play-in Contender: Report

Lakers Star LeBron James Sends Warning to Next Generation of Players

Lakers Star LeBron James Sends Warning to Next Generation of Players

Steph Curry Reacts to Tying Kobe, Another Frustrating Warriors Loss

Steph Curry Reacts to Tying Kobe, Another Frustrating Warriors Loss

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Gives OG Anunoby Injury Update

Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Gives OG Anunoby Injury Update

LeBron James Sounds off on Knicks Jalen Brunson’s All Star Selection

LeBron James Sounds off on Knicks Jalen Brunson’s All Star Selection

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Responds to LeBron James’ ‘Do Your Job’ Comment

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Responds to LeBron James’ ‘Do Your Job’ Comment

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Finally Acknowledged the Elephant in the Room

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Finally Acknowledged the Elephant in the Room