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

Kuminga’s New Trade Suitor Does Not Appeal to Warriors, per Report

Kuminga’s New Trade Suitor Does Not Appeal to Warriors, per Report

Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Trade Pursuit Gets Major Update

Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Trade Pursuit Gets Major Update

Mavericks Star Anthony Davis’ Injury Saga Takes Dramatic Turn

Mavericks Star Anthony Davis’ Injury Saga Takes Dramatic Turn

Mavericks Get Good News on Anthony Davis Injury

Mavericks Get Good News on Anthony Davis Injury

Anthony Davis Breaks Silence as Mavericks’ Trade Plans Take Shape

Anthony Davis Breaks Silence as Mavericks’ Trade Plans Take Shape

Lakers Eye Former 1st-Round Pick in 3-and-D Search, per Report

Lakers Eye Former 1st-Round Pick in 3-and-D Search, per Report

A New Suitor Just Entered the Jonathan Kuminga Trade Picture

A New Suitor Just Entered the Jonathan Kuminga Trade Picture

Lakers Floated to Reunite With Former Champion 3-and-D Wing

Lakers Floated to Reunite With Former Champion 3-and-D Wing

Kuminga’s Agent Post Ignites Trade Buzz as Warriors Gauge Market

Kuminga’s Agent Post Ignites Trade Buzz as Warriors Gauge Market

Lakers Face Desmond Bane-Level Price for Top Trade Target

Lakers Face Desmond Bane-Level Price for Top Trade Target

Steve Kerr Finally Explains Why Jonathan Kuminga Is Out of Warriors’ Rotation

Steve Kerr Finally Explains Why Jonathan Kuminga Is Out of Warriors’ Rotation

Latest News on Warriors’ Top Center Target Complicates Trade Plans

Latest News on Warriors’ Top Center Target Complicates Trade Plans

Hawks’ Top Post-Trae Young Trade Target Hit With Bad News

Hawks’ Top Post-Trae Young Trade Target Hit With Bad News

Mavericks Get Crushing Injury News on Anthony Davis as Trade Deadline Nears

Mavericks Get Crushing Injury News on Anthony Davis as Trade Deadline Nears

Kings’ Kuminga Trade Pursuit Get Good News

Kings’ Kuminga Trade Pursuit Get Good News

Warriors’ Kuminga Suitor Makes Unexpected Move, per Insider

Warriors’ Kuminga Suitor Makes Unexpected Move, per Insider

Warriors Linked to Surprise Center as Kuminga Trade Buzz Grows

Warriors Linked to Surprise Center as Kuminga Trade Buzz Grows

Lakers Linked to Surprise Trade Target After Herb Jones Door Closes

Lakers Linked to Surprise Trade Target After Herb Jones Door Closes

Lakers Make Surprising LeBron Call With Nuggets Reeling

Lakers Make Surprising LeBron Call With Nuggets Reeling

Warriors Draw Firm Line in Jonathan Kuminga Trade Talks: Insider

Warriors Draw Firm Line in Jonathan Kuminga Trade Talks: Insider

Josh Hart Return Timeline Gets Major Update From Knicks Insider

Josh Hart Return Timeline Gets Major Update From Knicks Insider

Celtics Frontcourt Upgrade Search Intensifies Ahead of Deadline

Celtics Frontcourt Upgrade Search Intensifies Ahead of Deadline

Nuggets Get Big Nikola Jokić Update After Overtime Thriller

Nuggets Get Big Nikola Jokić Update After Overtime Thriller

Knicks Owner James Dolan Sends Clear Message Amid Giannis Trade Rumors

Knicks Owner James Dolan Sends Clear Message Amid Giannis Trade Rumors

Trae Young’s Landing Spot Emerges as Hawks Trade Talks Intensify, per Insider

Trae Young’s Landing Spot Emerges as Hawks Trade Talks Intensify, per Insider

Knicks Get Big Josh Hart Update After Alarming Defensive Slide

Knicks Get Big Josh Hart Update After Alarming Defensive Slide

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Trade Talks Get Key Update, per NBA Insider

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Trade Talks Get Key Update, per NBA Insider

Hawks’ Anthony Davis Trade Talks Get Major Update

Hawks’ Anthony Davis Trade Talks Get Major Update

Lakers’ Trade Strategy Just Took an Interesting Turn, per NBA Insider

Lakers’ Trade Strategy Just Took an Interesting Turn, per NBA Insider

LeBron Opens Up on Career-Low Usage Rate as Lakers Shift to Luka Dončić

LeBron Opens Up on Career-Low Usage Rate as Lakers Shift to Luka Dončić