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 Nearly Lose Julius Randle to Injury in Game 2 Blowout Loss

Knicks Nearly Lose Julius Randle to Injury in Game 2 Blowout Loss

Knicks Announce Major Update on Josh Hart’s Game 2 Status

Knicks Announce Major Update on Josh Hart’s Game 2 Status

Knicks’ Julius Randle Urged to Attack More Than Fire 3s: ‘He’s Not Steph Curry’

Knicks’ Julius Randle Urged to Attack More Than Fire 3s: ‘He’s Not Steph Curry’

Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Reveals What Cavs Star Told Him Before Clutch FT in Game 1

Knicks’ Quentin Grimes Reveals What Cavs Star Told Him Before Clutch FT in Game 1

Tom Thibodeau Announces Potential Issue With Key Knicks Player Ahead of Game 2

Tom Thibodeau Announces Potential Issue With Key Knicks Player Ahead of Game 2

NBA GM Views Knicks as Potential Landing Spot for Rising 2-Way Wing

NBA GM Views Knicks as Potential Landing Spot for Rising 2-Way Wing

Ex-NBA Coach of the Year Believes Knicks Still Have Another Level to Go To

Ex-NBA Coach of the Year Believes Knicks Still Have Another Level to Go To

Kendrick Perkins Gets Brutally Honest About Jalen Brunson After Knicks Beat Cavs in Game 1

Kendrick Perkins Gets Brutally Honest About Jalen Brunson After Knicks Beat Cavs in Game 1

Tom Thibodeau Issues Strong Statement on Josh Hart After Knicks Beat Cavs in Game 1

Tom Thibodeau Issues Strong Statement on Josh Hart After Knicks Beat Cavs in Game 1

Julius Randle Credits Johnnie Bryant After Knicks Beat Cavs in Game 1

Julius Randle Credits Johnnie Bryant After Knicks Beat Cavs in Game 1

Jalen Brunson Speaks out on What Could Have Been Knicks Backcourt With Donovan Mitchell

Jalen Brunson Speaks out on What Could Have Been Knicks Backcourt With Donovan Mitchell

Cavs Star Donovan Mitchell Sounds off on Knicks Associate Head Coach Johnnie Bryant

Cavs Star Donovan Mitchell Sounds off on Knicks Associate Head Coach Johnnie Bryant

Cavs’ Ricky Rubio Issues Statement on Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau

Cavs’ Ricky Rubio Issues Statement on Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau

Knicks Update Julius Randle’s Status for Game 1 Against Cavs

Knicks Update Julius Randle’s Status for Game 1 Against Cavs

NY Radio Host Wants Knicks to Swap 2 Young Players for $215 Million Star

NY Radio Host Wants Knicks to Swap 2 Young Players for $215 Million Star

Josh Hart Sounds off on Donovan Mitchell’s IG Post Ahead of Knicks-Cavs Series

Josh Hart Sounds off on Donovan Mitchell’s IG Post Ahead of Knicks-Cavs Series

‘Tank’ You, NBA! Mavs Fined $750K for Tanking to Keep ‘Knicks Pick’

‘Tank’ You, NBA! Mavs Fined $750K for Tanking to Keep ‘Knicks Pick’

Would a Jalen Brunson-Donovan Mitchell Backcourt Work for Knicks? NBA Scout Weighs In

Would a Jalen Brunson-Donovan Mitchell Backcourt Work for Knicks? NBA Scout Weighs In

Knicks-Cavs Preview: NBA Scout Weighs in on Jalen Brunson vs. Donovan Mitchell Rematch

Knicks-Cavs Preview: NBA Scout Weighs in on Jalen Brunson vs. Donovan Mitchell Rematch

Evan Mobley Teases Cavs’ Game Plan Against Knicks With or Without Julius Randle

Evan Mobley Teases Cavs’ Game Plan Against Knicks With or Without Julius Randle

Knicks’ Rising Guard Immanuel Quickley Learns From Donovan Mitchell’s Former Mentor

Knicks’ Rising Guard Immanuel Quickley Learns From Donovan Mitchell’s Former Mentor

Josh Hart Reveals Conversation With Donovan Mitchell Ahead of Knicks-Cavs Series

Josh Hart Reveals Conversation With Donovan Mitchell Ahead of Knicks-Cavs Series

Kevin Garnett Advises Knicks All-Star Julius Randle on His Next Step

Kevin Garnett Advises Knicks All-Star Julius Randle on His Next Step

RJ Barrett Sounds off on Knicks Being Underdogs Against Cavs

RJ Barrett Sounds off on Knicks Being Underdogs Against Cavs

Tom Thibodeau Provides Injury Update on Julius Randle Ahead of Knicks-Cavs Series

Tom Thibodeau Provides Injury Update on Julius Randle Ahead of Knicks-Cavs Series

Jalen Brunson Reacts to Mark Cuban’s Comments After Leaving Mavs for Knicks

Jalen Brunson Reacts to Mark Cuban’s Comments After Leaving Mavs for Knicks

Luka Doncic Reacts to Trade Report Amid Knicks Rumors

Luka Doncic Reacts to Trade Report Amid Knicks Rumors

Obi Toppin Sounds off on Tom Thibodeau After Pacers Beat Knicks

Obi Toppin Sounds off on Tom Thibodeau After Pacers Beat Knicks

Julius Randle Eyes Game 1 Return: Report

Julius Randle Eyes Game 1 Return: Report

Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson Claps Back Over a Question About Cavs Twin Towers

Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson Claps Back Over a Question About Cavs Twin Towers