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

  • Devin Booker Describes Dalton Knecht in One Word After Lakers OT Win Over Suns

    Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could only think of one word to describe what Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht just did to them.

  • Heat 4-Team Trade Pitch Flips Jimmy Butler for Former No. 1 Pick, Rising Star

  • Ex-Warriors Star Klay Thompson Fires Back at Draymond Green’s Taunt

  • Warriors 4-Team Trade Pitch Lands Steph Curry a $146 Million Co-Star

  • Lakers Linked to $215 Million Star Amid Stellar Preseason Play: Report

  • Angel Reese Claims WNBA Contract Could Not Pay Her Bills in Viral Video

    Chicago Sky's rookie Angel Reese opens up about the financial challenges of being a WNBA player in a viral video.

  • Lakers Rookie Bronny James Reflects on Slow NBA Start: ‘I Feel Good’

  • Lakers Star Anthony Davis Makes His Feelings Known on LeBron James-Warriors Trade Rumors

  • Steve Kerr Reveals Status of Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green vs. Lakers

  • Warriors Hit With Massive Injury News Ahead of Lakers Game

  • Anthony Edwards’ Comment Causes Stir After Jersey Swap With Karl-Anthony Towns

    Speculation about Anthony Edwards' future with the Minnesota Timberwolves arises after his response to a Knicks fan's comment.

  • Steph Curry’s Latest Photo Raises Concern Among Warriors Fans: ‘Doesn’t Look Great’

  • JJ Redick Provides Massive Injury Update on Lakers Big Man

  • Lauri Markkanen Breaks Silence on Warriors Trade Pursuit

  • Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Makes One Thing Clear to Andrew Wiggins

  • Mavericks Legend Sends Strong Message to Klay Thompson for Wearing No. 31

  • Lakers Undrafted Rookie Gets Big Shoutout from LeBron James

  • JJ Redick Says Cross Country Runner Gives Lakers ‘Blueprint’ in Preseason Win

  • Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Finally Makes Major Jonathan Kuminga Decision

  • JJ Redick Shares Injury Update on Lakers Rising Star

    The Lakers will miss their rising star in the preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

  • Lakers Add Third Star in 3-Team Trade Pitch Without Giving up Austin Reaves

  • Lakers Eyeing Big Move: Insider

  • Bronny James Compared to Former Lakers No. 2 Pick

  • Former Cavaliers Teammate Makes Bold LeBron James Prediction

  • Miami Heat Drama Could Be Brewing: ‘It’s Gonna Be Ugly Fast’

    Learn about the potential trade demand from Jimmy Butler after the Miami Heat's decision not to offer him an extension this offseason.

  • LeBron James Sends 3-Word Response to Deion Sanders’ Strong Message

  • Warriors Star Breaks Silence After Skipping Training Camp

  • Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Hints at Incoming Moses Moody Decision

  • Steve Kerr Provides Status Update on Warriors Star Andrew Wiggins

  • Adrian Wojnarowski Reacts to Shams Charania Replacing Him as ESPN’s NBA Insider

    Retired ESPN's NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski sends a video message to Shams Charania on his latest career move.