Alder Almo
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Alder Almo

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
University of Santo Tomas
Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey

Experience

Alder Almo is a sports journalist covering the NBA and WNBA for Heavy.com. He has more than 15 years of experience in local and international media.

Almo previously covered the New York Knicks for Empire Sports Media and Off the Glass. He was a senior content writer and producer for TV5 in the Philippines and an associate editor at Fox Sports Philippines. He has also worked at NBA Philippines and Philstar.com.

His sports reporting has also been featured at Bleacher Report, Basketball Intelligence, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, HoopsHype and USA TODAY Sports Wire.

Almo is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and is credentialed by the NBA as an international writer since 2021. He has interviewed several NBA players and covered the NBA Finals in 2022 and 2024. He has traveled the world covering Manny Pacquiao boxing fights, the Asian Games and the Philippines’ national basketball team. Almo is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Education

Alder Almo graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a degree in philosophy and religious studies.

Latest Articles From Alder Almo

  • Lakers Finally Make Big Move With Bronny James After Career Game

    The Los Angeles Lakers are finally letting Bronny James play on the road in the G League, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania reported on December 11. Bronny, the eldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, is set to play for the South Bay Lakers on Thursday, December 12, in Phoenix against the Valley Suns. […]

  • Lakers Among Betting Favorites to Land $53 Million NBA All-Defensive Wing

  • Warriors’ Odds to Land Jimmy Butler Skyrocket After Top Suitor Drops Out

  • Lakers Land Defense, Playmaking Help to Fix Roster Woes in Proposed 3-Team Trade

  • Jake Paul Fires Back After Canelo Alvarez Talks Possible Fight

  • Warriors Eyeing 3 NBA Veterans to Bolster Title Chances

    Learn about the Golden State Warriors' strategies in the NBA trade market. Find out the players they are considering to improve their roster.

  • Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Addresses Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors

  • Heat’s Tyler Herro Gets Brutally Honest on Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors

  • Heat ‘Open’ to Trading $52 Million All-Star Amid ‘No Shenanigans’

  • Steph Curry, Warriors Draw 6-Time All-Star’s Interest in Possible Blockbuster Trade

  • Lakers’ Bronny James Talks G League Experience After Career Game

    Bronny James makes a comeback in the G League with an impressive performance. Read about his career game and role with the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • Canelo Alvarez Gets Real on Fighting Jake Paul After Mike Tyson Loss

  • Lakers Land Versatile Vet Duo in D’Angelo Russell Blockbuster Trade Idea

  • Gilbert Arenas Makes Huge Claim About Bronny James’ Success

  • Retired ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski Makes Bombshell Admission on Health Condition

  • Warriors Receive Bad News Amid 4-Game Losing Streak

  • Lakers’ JJ Redick Hints at Potential Tough LeBron James Decision

  • Lakers Announce Good News After Dispiriting Loss to Timberwolves

  • Warriors Nearly Traded Key Member of Championship Team in Offseason: Report

  • Potential $90 Million Lakers Reunion Picks Up Steam

    Get the latest updates on the trade rumors swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers and a potential reunion with a homegrown star.

  • Warriors Eyeing $90 Million Former Champ Amid Losing Streak

  • Lakers Eye Emerging 23-Year-Old Center Fitting JJ Redick’s Desire

  • Steph Curry Issues Strong Message Amid Warriors’ Nagging Concern

  • Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement Amid Worrisome Start

  • Warriors ‘Internally’ Discussed Trade for $215 Million NBA All-Star: Report

    Learn about the Golden State Warriors' internal discussions on potentially trading for a two-time NBA All-Star.

  • Warriors Offered Multiple 1st Round Picks for All-Defensive Guard: Report

  • Warriors’ Moses Moody Sounds Off on Fluctuating Playing Time

  • Tom Brady Alone on Thanksgiving Amid Report He’s ‘Stunned’ by Gisele Bündchen News

  • Steph Curry’s Warriors Backcourt Partner Linked to 2 East Teams

  • Steve Kerr Provides Major Steph Curry Injury Update Ahead of Warriors-Suns Game

    Find out why Stephen Curry missed the game and how the Golden State Warriors fared without him against the top team in the West.