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 Odds-on Favorite to Land 7-Time All-Star if Available

Knicks Odds-on Favorite to Land 7-Time All-Star if Available

Knicks’ Plan for Derrick Rose Revealed

Knicks’ Plan for Derrick Rose Revealed

Ex-Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony Sympathizes With Julius Randle

Ex-Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony Sympathizes With Julius Randle

Knicks Get 8-Time All-Star in Colin Cowherd’s Wild Trade Idea

Knicks Get 8-Time All-Star in Colin Cowherd’s Wild Trade Idea

Knicks Among Betting Favorites to Land 4-Time NBA Champion

Knicks Among Betting Favorites to Land 4-Time NBA Champion

Ex-Knicks Lottery Pick Floated as Possible Mitchell Robinson Replacement

Ex-Knicks Lottery Pick Floated as Possible Mitchell Robinson Replacement

Carmelo Anthony Retires as 1 of the Greatest Knicks Players

Carmelo Anthony Retires as 1 of the Greatest Knicks Players

NBA Insider Spills Truth on Joel Embiid-to-Knicks Rumor

NBA Insider Spills Truth on Joel Embiid-to-Knicks Rumor

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Receives Prestigious Award

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Receives Prestigious Award

Rising 2-Way Wing Viewed as Knicks Backup Plan if Stars Unavailable

Rising 2-Way Wing Viewed as Knicks Backup Plan if Stars Unavailable

Knicks May Revisit Trade Talks Involving Obi Toppin and 3-and-D Wing: Insider

Knicks May Revisit Trade Talks Involving Obi Toppin and 3-and-D Wing: Insider

Knicks Will Call Western Conference Team for 8-Time All-Star: Insider

Knicks Will Call Western Conference Team for 8-Time All-Star: Insider

Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose Discussed in Knicks’ Potential Deal for NBA All-Star: Report

Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose Discussed in Knicks’ Potential Deal for NBA All-Star: Report

Knicks Discussed Trading for Veteran Shooting Guard to Pair With Jalen Brunson: Insider

Knicks Discussed Trading for Veteran Shooting Guard to Pair With Jalen Brunson: Insider

Former NBA Exec Warns Knicks on Dumping Underperforming Star

Former NBA Exec Warns Knicks on Dumping Underperforming Star

What’s Next for Knicks After Mavs Retain Lottery Pick?

What’s Next for Knicks After Mavs Retain Lottery Pick?

Knicks Believe Pairing $210 Million Star With Jalen Brunson Gives Them Title Shot: Report

Knicks Believe Pairing $210 Million Star With Jalen Brunson Gives Them Title Shot: Report

NBA Insider Pitches 6-Time All-Star for Knicks Over Karl-Anthony Towns

NBA Insider Pitches 6-Time All-Star for Knicks Over Karl-Anthony Towns

Sixers’ Early Exit Could Open Door for Knicks’ Pursuit of Joel Embiid: ‘It’s Here’

Sixers’ Early Exit Could Open Door for Knicks’ Pursuit of Joel Embiid: ‘It’s Here’

3 Potential Knicks Trade Targets Emerge Aside From Karl-Anthony Towns

3 Potential Knicks Trade Targets Emerge Aside From Karl-Anthony Towns

Jalen Brunson Drops 1-Word Reaction to Costly Turnover That Ended Knicks Season

Jalen Brunson Drops 1-Word Reaction to Costly Turnover That Ended Knicks Season

Karl-Anthony Towns Partying With Knicks Legend Adds More Fuel to Trade Rumors

Karl-Anthony Towns Partying With Knicks Legend Adds More Fuel to Trade Rumors

Knicks Need Consistent Sidekick for Jalen Brunson: NBA Analyst

Knicks Need Consistent Sidekick for Jalen Brunson: NBA Analyst

ESPN Commentator Singles out RJ Barrett After Knicks Beat Heat in Game 5

ESPN Commentator Singles out RJ Barrett After Knicks Beat Heat in Game 5

Heat Star Jimmy Butler Sends Warning to Knicks After Game 5 Loss

Heat Star Jimmy Butler Sends Warning to Knicks After Game 5 Loss

Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson Reacts to Heat’s ‘Hack-a-Mitch’ Tactic

Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson Reacts to Heat’s ‘Hack-a-Mitch’ Tactic

Tom Thibodeau Offers Praise to Jalen Brunson as Knicks Stay Alive

Tom Thibodeau Offers Praise to Jalen Brunson as Knicks Stay Alive

Knicks All-Star Julius Randle Named to All-NBA Team; Jalen Brunson Falls Short

Knicks All-Star Julius Randle Named to All-NBA Team; Jalen Brunson Falls Short

Derrick Rose Opens up About Relationship With Knicks Star

Derrick Rose Opens up About Relationship With Knicks Star

Anonymous NBA Coach Suggests Knicks Make Drastic Lineup Shakeup vs. Heat

Anonymous NBA Coach Suggests Knicks Make Drastic Lineup Shakeup vs. Heat