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 Coach Steve Kerr Offers Different View on Steph Curry’s Heir Apparent

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Offers Different View on Steph Curry’s Heir Apparent

LeBron James’ Emoji Post Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions Ahead of Lakers-Knicks Game

LeBron James’ Emoji Post Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions Ahead of Lakers-Knicks Game

Knicks Fans Go Wild After LeBron James’ Emoji Post

Knicks Fans Go Wild After LeBron James’ Emoji Post

Warriors’ Potential Kevon Looney Replacement ‘Could Be More Available’: Insider

Warriors’ Potential Kevon Looney Replacement ‘Could Be More Available’: Insider

Knicks Trade Rumor: Ex-NBA Champion Named as Potential Julius Randle Backup

Knicks Trade Rumor: Ex-NBA Champion Named as Potential Julius Randle Backup

Lakers Inquired About Former Defensive Player of the Year: Report

Lakers Inquired About Former Defensive Player of the Year: Report

Insider Reveals Jordan Clarkson’s Feelings About Potential Knicks Trade

Insider Reveals Jordan Clarkson’s Feelings About Potential Knicks Trade

Knicks Discussed Quentin Grimes in Multiple Trade Talks: Report

Knicks Discussed Quentin Grimes in Multiple Trade Talks: Report

Knicks Are Betting Favorites to Grab 6-Time NBA All-Star in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Knicks Are Betting Favorites to Grab 6-Time NBA All-Star in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Knicks Reveal Julius Randle’s Injury Recovery Timeline

Knicks Reveal Julius Randle’s Injury Recovery Timeline

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Responds to Christian Wood’s ‘LOL’ Post on X

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Responds to Christian Wood’s ‘LOL’ Post on X

Insider Reveals Warriors’ Trade Deadline Plan for Draymond Green, Klay Thompson

Insider Reveals Warriors’ Trade Deadline Plan for Draymond Green, Klay Thompson

Warriors Fielded 1-on-1 Trade Offers for $109 Million Former All-Star: Report

Warriors Fielded 1-on-1 Trade Offers for $109 Million Former All-Star: Report

Knicks’ Soon-to-Be Free Agent Isaiah Hartenstein Catches Utah’s Attention

Knicks’ Soon-to-Be Free Agent Isaiah Hartenstein Catches Utah’s Attention

Insider Reveals Why Lakers Haven’t Been Able to Close a Deal

Insider Reveals Why Lakers Haven’t Been Able to Close a Deal

Steph Curry Reveals His Super Bowl Pick Between 49ers & His Golf Buddies

Steph Curry Reveals His Super Bowl Pick Between 49ers & His Golf Buddies

Steph Curry, Draymond Green Sound off on Warriors Rising Star

Steph Curry, Draymond Green Sound off on Warriors Rising Star

Lakers: Insider Reveals ‘Another Scenario’ Aside From Dejounte Murray Trade

Lakers: Insider Reveals ‘Another Scenario’ Aside From Dejounte Murray Trade

Hawks Fans Get Honest About Potential Trade for Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell

Hawks Fans Get Honest About Potential Trade for Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell

Donte DiVincenzo Cites 2 Factors Behind Knicks’ Best Month in 30 Years

Donte DiVincenzo Cites 2 Factors Behind Knicks’ Best Month in 30 Years

Warriors Release Medical Update on Chris Paul, Moses Moody

Warriors Release Medical Update on Chris Paul, Moses Moody

Insider Names Lakers Player Most Likely to Be Traded

Insider Names Lakers Player Most Likely to Be Traded

3 Centers on Warriors’ Radar Amid Kevon Looney’s Decreasing Minutes

3 Centers on Warriors’ Radar Amid Kevon Looney’s Decreasing Minutes

Knicks Sign Veteran Big Man Amid Julius Randle, OG Anunoby’s Injuries

Knicks Sign Veteran Big Man Amid Julius Randle, OG Anunoby’s Injuries

New Wrinkle Emerges on Lakers’ Pursuit of Dejounte Murray

New Wrinkle Emerges on Lakers’ Pursuit of Dejounte Murray

Warriors Trade Deadline Moves Hinge on Steph Curry’s Decision: Report

Warriors Trade Deadline Moves Hinge on Steph Curry’s Decision: Report

Big Heart, Big Shoes to Fill: Josh Hart Faces Tall Order in Replacing Knicks All-Star

Big Heart, Big Shoes to Fill: Josh Hart Faces Tall Order in Replacing Knicks All-Star

ESPN’s Proposed 3-Team Trade Lands Lakers Former All-Defensive Guard

ESPN’s Proposed 3-Team Trade Lands Lakers Former All-Defensive Guard

Warriors to Gauge Trade Market for Klay Thompson, 2 Other Veterans: Insider

Warriors to Gauge Trade Market for Klay Thompson, 2 Other Veterans: Insider

NBA Indicates Steph Curry’s Go-Ahead 3 Should’ve Been Nullified in Warriors’ 2OT Loss

NBA Indicates Steph Curry’s Go-Ahead 3 Should’ve Been Nullified in Warriors’ 2OT Loss