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

Steph Curry Reflects on Rivalry With LeBron James After Lakers’ 2OT Win

Steph Curry Reflects on Rivalry With LeBron James After Lakers’ 2OT Win

LeBron James Reveals What Steph Curry Told Him After Lakers Outlast Warriors in 2OT

LeBron James Reveals What Steph Curry Told Him After Lakers Outlast Warriors in 2OT

Knicks Receive Major Update on Julius Randle’s Shoulder Injury

Knicks Receive Major Update on Julius Randle’s Shoulder Injury

Lakers’ Plan on D’Angelo Russell at Trade Deadline Gets Major Twist

Lakers’ Plan on D’Angelo Russell at Trade Deadline Gets Major Twist

$120 Million Star Trade Target ‘Unrealistic’ to Land With Lakers: Insider

$120 Million Star Trade Target ‘Unrealistic’ to Land With Lakers: Insider

New Team Joins Knicks, Lakers in Pursuit of $45 Million Trade Target: Report

New Team Joins Knicks, Lakers in Pursuit of $45 Million Trade Target: Report

Warriors Add 1 Player to Steph Curry as ‘Untouchables’ in Trade Talks

Warriors Add 1 Player to Steph Curry as ‘Untouchables’ in Trade Talks

Alex Caruso Opens up About Lakers’ Decision Amid Trade Rumors

Alex Caruso Opens up About Lakers’ Decision Amid Trade Rumors

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Reacts to Losing All-Star Starting Spot to Damian Lillard

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Reacts to Losing All-Star Starting Spot to Damian Lillard

Proposed Trade Lands Lakers 3&D Wing, Veteran PG

Proposed Trade Lands Lakers 3&D Wing, Veteran PG

Charles Barkley Upset Damian Lillard Got All-Star Nod Over Knicks Star

Charles Barkley Upset Damian Lillard Got All-Star Nod Over Knicks Star

Lakers’ $45 Million Trade Target Draws New Interest From West Rival: Report

Lakers’ $45 Million Trade Target Draws New Interest From West Rival: Report

Steph Curry Reacts to All-Star Starting 5 Snub After Warriors’ Tough Loss

Steph Curry Reacts to All-Star Starting 5 Snub After Warriors’ Tough Loss

Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Responds to Trade Rumors With 3 Teams Interested: Report

Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Responds to Trade Rumors With 3 Teams Interested: Report

Trade Proposal Gives Warriors Runway for Jonathan Kuminga Plus More

Trade Proposal Gives Warriors Runway for Jonathan Kuminga Plus More

NBA Front Office Insider’s Proposed Trade Lands Knicks Malcolm Brogdon

NBA Front Office Insider’s Proposed Trade Lands Knicks Malcolm Brogdon

NBA Front Office Insider Proposes 3-Team Trade for Lakers to Land Bruce Brown

NBA Front Office Insider Proposes 3-Team Trade for Lakers to Land Bruce Brown

Scott Perry Pushes for Former 1st Round Pick Over Bruce Brown as Knicks Trade Target

Scott Perry Pushes for Former 1st Round Pick Over Bruce Brown as Knicks Trade Target

Proposed Chris Paul Trade Lands Warriors $102 Million Star

Proposed Chris Paul Trade Lands Warriors $102 Million Star

Insider Reveals Top 2 Lakers Targets at Trade Deadline

Insider Reveals Top 2 Lakers Targets at Trade Deadline

ESPN Confirms Doc Rivers Leaving for Bucks, Addresses Broadcast Fill-Ins

ESPN Confirms Doc Rivers Leaving for Bucks, Addresses Broadcast Fill-Ins

Shaq Compares Knicks Star Jalen Brunson to Ex-NBA MVP

Shaq Compares Knicks Star Jalen Brunson to Ex-NBA MVP

Lakers Are Frontrunners to Land $120 Million 2-Way Star for D’Angelo Russell: Report

Lakers Are Frontrunners to Land $120 Million 2-Way Star for D’Angelo Russell: Report

Josh Hart Sends Message to Mikal Bridges After ‘Not Fun’ Comment About Knicks Fans

Josh Hart Sends Message to Mikal Bridges After ‘Not Fun’ Comment About Knicks Fans

Why Knicks Not in a Rush to Trade for Malcolm Brogdon

Why Knicks Not in a Rush to Trade for Malcolm Brogdon

Former Warriors Player Reveals Different Side of Draymond Green

Former Warriors Player Reveals Different Side of Draymond Green

Pat Riley’s Heat Steal Lakers Trade Target

Pat Riley’s Heat Steal Lakers Trade Target

Heat Scoop Up Knicks Trade Target as East Battle Tightens

Heat Scoop Up Knicks Trade Target as East Battle Tightens

Lakers ‘Continue to Be on the Phone’ About $45 Million Guard: Insider

Lakers ‘Continue to Be on the Phone’ About $45 Million Guard: Insider

Tom Thibodeau Provides Major Injury Update on Knicks Center Isaiah Hartenstein

Tom Thibodeau Provides Major Injury Update on Knicks Center Isaiah Hartenstein