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’ Jonathan Kuminga Airs Grievances Over Steve Kerr’s ‘Confusing’ Move

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Airs Grievances Over Steve Kerr’s ‘Confusing’ Move

Lakers Have More ‘Reasonable’ Star Trade Target Than Zach LaVine: Insider

Lakers Have More ‘Reasonable’ Star Trade Target Than Zach LaVine: Insider

Warriors Welcome Back Former No. 1 Pick

Warriors Welcome Back Former No. 1 Pick

Knicks Would Consider Moving on From Rising Guard: Insider

Knicks Would Consider Moving on From Rising Guard: Insider

Warriors Receive Major Update on Draymond Green’s Return

Warriors Receive Major Update on Draymond Green’s Return

Lakers Lose $33 Million Point Guard for 6-8 Weeks: Report

Lakers Lose $33 Million Point Guard for 6-8 Weeks: Report

Knicks ‘Remain Interested’ in Raptors’ All-Defensive Wing: Report

Knicks ‘Remain Interested’ in Raptors’ All-Defensive Wing: Report

Warriors Star Strikes Back at Critics: ‘That’s the Klay Thompson We Know’

Warriors Star Strikes Back at Critics: ‘That’s the Klay Thompson We Know’

Lakers Guard D’Angelo Russell Gets Honest About Benching

Lakers Guard D’Angelo Russell Gets Honest About Benching

Lakers Star LeBron James Makes History, Reacts to D’Angelo Russell Benching

Lakers Star LeBron James Makes History, Reacts to D’Angelo Russell Benching

Lakers Expected to Bench Struggling D’Angelo Russell After Puzzling Comment

Lakers Expected to Bench Struggling D’Angelo Russell After Puzzling Comment

Warriors Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis Draws Comparisons to Former No. 1 Pick

Warriors Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis Draws Comparisons to Former No. 1 Pick

Knicks Add New Big Man After Jericho Sims, Mitchell Robinson Injuries

Knicks Add New Big Man After Jericho Sims, Mitchell Robinson Injuries

Knicks Among Teams Interested in $120 Million Star: Report

Knicks Among Teams Interested in $120 Million Star: Report

Kendrick Perkins Pushes Lakers to Trade Starter for ‘Christmas Candles & Lights’

Kendrick Perkins Pushes Lakers to Trade Starter for ‘Christmas Candles & Lights’

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Fires Back at Becky Hammon’s Jalen Brunson Criticism

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Fires Back at Becky Hammon’s Jalen Brunson Criticism

2-Time WNBA Coach Sounds Off on Knicks Star Jalen Brunson

2-Time WNBA Coach Sounds Off on Knicks Star Jalen Brunson

Bill Simmons’ Trade Proposal Swaps Warriors’ Draymond Green for Rim-Running Center

Bill Simmons’ Trade Proposal Swaps Warriors’ Draymond Green for Rim-Running Center

Ex-Lakers Guard Smush Parker Shares Wild Kobe Bryant Story

Ex-Lakers Guard Smush Parker Shares Wild Kobe Bryant Story

Warriors Share Major Update on Gary Payton II’s Injury

Warriors Share Major Update on Gary Payton II’s Injury

Warriors Star Steph Curry Pushes Back on ‘End of Dynasty’ Talks

Warriors Star Steph Curry Pushes Back on ‘End of Dynasty’ Talks

Knicks-Mare Before Christmas: Mitchell Robinson’s Scary Injury Update

Knicks-Mare Before Christmas: Mitchell Robinson’s Scary Injury Update

Bill Simmons’ Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Flip RJ Barrett for All-Defensive Wing

Bill Simmons’ Trade Proposal Sees Knicks Flip RJ Barrett for All-Defensive Wing

Knicks Receive Major News on Jericho Sims Injury

Knicks Receive Major News on Jericho Sims Injury

Lakers May Need 3rd Team in Complex Zach LaVine Trade: Insiders

Lakers May Need 3rd Team in Complex Zach LaVine Trade: Insiders

Warriors News: LeBron James, Draymond Green React to Steph Curry’s Dagger

Warriors News: LeBron James, Draymond Green React to Steph Curry’s Dagger

Knicks Remove Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski From VIP List: Report

Knicks Remove Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski From VIP List: Report

Klay Thompson Issues Challenge to Warriors Rookie Big Man

Klay Thompson Issues Challenge to Warriors Rookie Big Man

Julius Randle Pays Homage to LeBron James After Knicks Win Over Lakers

Julius Randle Pays Homage to LeBron James After Knicks Win Over Lakers

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Breaks Silence Over Move to Steve Kerr’s ‘Little Doghouse’

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Breaks Silence Over Move to Steve Kerr’s ‘Little Doghouse’