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 Guard’s Wife Posts Adorable Photo of Their Baby Twins [LOOK]

Knicks Guard’s Wife Posts Adorable Photo of Their Baby Twins [LOOK]

Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley Reveals Favorite Game of His Entire Career

Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley Reveals Favorite Game of His Entire Career

Former Knicks Target to Pair With Jalen Brunson ‘Could Be Had in the Right Deal’

Former Knicks Target to Pair With Jalen Brunson ‘Could Be Had in the Right Deal’

Nets’ Fan-Favorite Named as ‘Sleeper’ Target for Knicks

Nets’ Fan-Favorite Named as ‘Sleeper’ Target for Knicks

Donovan Mitchell-to-Knicks Dream Still Alive: Reporter

Donovan Mitchell-to-Knicks Dream Still Alive: Reporter

Knicks Among 4 Teams as Potential Destination for 12-Time All-Star: Insider

Knicks Among 4 Teams as Potential Destination for 12-Time All-Star: Insider

Knicks Rumored Target Believed to Be Traded in Next Few Weeks: Report

Knicks Rumored Target Believed to Be Traded in Next Few Weeks: Report

Knicks Guard on Suns’ Radar as Potential Chris Paul Replacement

Knicks Guard on Suns’ Radar as Potential Chris Paul Replacement

Knicks Take a Second Look at Philippines’ Biggest NBA Hope

Knicks Take a Second Look at Philippines’ Biggest NBA Hope

Knicks’ Blockbuster Trade Proposal Swaps RJ Barrett for Recent No. 2 Pick

Knicks’ Blockbuster Trade Proposal Swaps RJ Barrett for Recent No. 2 Pick

Josh Hart Recruiting Warriors Guard to Come to Knicks

Josh Hart Recruiting Warriors Guard to Come to Knicks

Proposed Trade Sends Knicks’ Obi Toppin to Clippers

Proposed Trade Sends Knicks’ Obi Toppin to Clippers

Josh Hart Responds to Damian Lillard for Picking Rivals Over Knicks

Josh Hart Responds to Damian Lillard for Picking Rivals Over Knicks

Damian Lillard Picks Knicks’ Rivals as Preferred Landing Spot

Damian Lillard Picks Knicks’ Rivals as Preferred Landing Spot

Nets’ 3-and-D Wing Floated as Potential Knicks Trade Target

Nets’ 3-and-D Wing Floated as Potential Knicks Trade Target

Cap Guru Predicts Huge Extension for Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley

Cap Guru Predicts Huge Extension for Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley

Knicks’ Young Player Predicted to Not Get Extended

Knicks’ Young Player Predicted to Not Get Extended

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson’s Summer Plans Revealed

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson’s Summer Plans Revealed

Knicks Release Medical Update on Julius Randle

Knicks Release Medical Update on Julius Randle

NBA GM Links Knicks’ Young Player to Cavs, Kings

NBA GM Links Knicks’ Young Player to Cavs, Kings

Pick-Less Knicks Work out Unheralded Shooter Ahead of NBA Draft

Pick-Less Knicks Work out Unheralded Shooter Ahead of NBA Draft

Knicks Open to Reunion With Former Guard to Address Shooting Woes: NBA GM

Knicks Open to Reunion With Former Guard to Address Shooting Woes: NBA GM

Insider Drops Clue on Who’s Next Knicks GM: ‘Not Bob Myers’

Insider Drops Clue on Who’s Next Knicks GM: ‘Not Bob Myers’

Outgoing Knicks GM Blamed for Trade That Did Not Work: Report

Outgoing Knicks GM Blamed for Trade That Did Not Work: Report

Proposed Trade Lands Knicks 8-Time All-Star

Proposed Trade Lands Knicks 8-Time All-Star

NBA GM Views Nuggets Guard as Knicks’ Ideal Free Agent Target

NBA GM Views Nuggets Guard as Knicks’ Ideal Free Agent Target

Knicks’ Young Player Will Be a Piece in Major Trade: NBA GM

Knicks’ Young Player Will Be a Piece in Major Trade: NBA GM

Knicks’ Interest in 3-Time All-Star Trending a ‘Little Down:’ Insider

Knicks’ Interest in 3-Time All-Star Trending a ‘Little Down:’ Insider

Knicks Will Try to ‘Lowball’ Immanuel Quickley in Extension Talks: NBA GM

Knicks Will Try to ‘Lowball’ Immanuel Quickley in Extension Talks: NBA GM

Knicks Tried to Trade Evan Fournier for 2 Role Players: Report

Knicks Tried to Trade Evan Fournier for 2 Role Players: Report