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 Eyeing Big Move: Insider

    The Lakers are finally doing something to address their glaring weakness.

  • 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’

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

  • Warriors Star Breaks Silence After Skipping Training Camp

    Andrew Wiggins provides an update on his health and readiness to play. Learn more about his recovery and when he expects to return.

  • 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

  • Lakers Star Anthony Davis Makes His True Feelings Known About Bronny James

  • WNBA Star Angel Addresses NFL Bandwagon Claims

    Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese did not let a social media post insinuating she is an NFL bandwagon fan slide. 

  • LeBron James Makes Candid Admission About His Childhood After Historic Moment with Bronny James

  • LeBron James Has 4-Word Reaction to Lakers Rookie’s Preseason Debut

  • Warriors Rising Star Reacts After De’Anthony Melton Gets Start in Preseason Win

  • Mike Dunleavy Gets Shoutout for Finding Warriors Unlikely Hero in Preseason Opening Win

  • Caitlin Clark Gets Video Message From NBA Stars After Winning WNBA Rookie of the Year

  • JJ Redick Gives Blunt Assessment of Bronny James’ Lakers Debut

  • Lakers Star LeBron James Calls out Celtics Broadcasters Over Russell Westbrook Comment

  • Angel Reese Bashed in First Social Media Post After Losing WNBA ROY to Caitlin Clark

  • LeBron James News Dampens JJ Redick’s Lakers Coaching Debut

    JJ Redick is set to make his Los Angeles Lakers coaching debut without LeBron James in their preseason opener.

  • Draymond Green Warns Warriors Guard After Klay Thompson’s Departure

  • Concerning Andrew Wiggins News Derails Warriors Training Camp

  • Caitlin Clark Sends 2-Word Message to Fever Teammates After Winning WNBA Rookie of the Year

  • Lakers Star Anthony Davis Not a Fan of JJ Redick’s Innovative Approach

  • Knicks Re-Sign Former 1st Round Pick After Getting Waived: Report

    Learn about the New York Knicks' recent signing. Find out who he will be competing for a spot in the Knicks' rotation.

  • Steph Curry Reveals 3 Options as Klay Thompson Replacement in Warriors Backcourt

  • JJ Redick Reveals Who’s Fighting for Spot in Lakers Rotation

  • Knicks Acquire ‘Built Like a Tank’ Hornets Prospect in Karl-Anthony Towns Deal

  • Heat Star Jimmy Butler Responds to Pat Riley’s Sharp Comments

  • Tom Thibodeau Gives Concerning Update on Knicks Center Amid Trade Rumors

    Coach Tom Thibodeau provides insight into the timeline for Mitchell Robinson's return to the team amid trade rumors.