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

  • Warriors Star Draymond Green Caught in Heated Exchange With Reporter During Media Day

    Draymond Green gets testy with a sports columnist during the Golden State Warriors media day. Watch the video.

  • ESPN Analyst Issues Bold Statement on Knicks After Karl-Anthony Towns Trade

  • Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Sends Emotional Message to Julius Randle After Stunning Trade

  • Lakers Trade Pitch to Sell High on Anthony Davis if Things Blow Up

  • Knicks Waive 2 Players After Karl-Anthony Towns Trade

  • Karl-Anthony Towns Posts First Instagram Story After Knicks Trade

    Find out what Karl-Anthony Towns posted on his Instagram after the blockbuster trade that shipped him to the New York Knicks.

  • Insider Reveals Reason Behind Knicks Fan Favorite’s Inclusion in Blockbuster Trade

  • Knicks’ Outspoken Forward Clarifies Cryptic Post After Karl-Anthony Towns Trade

  • WNBPA Issues Strong Statement Against Journalist for Caitlin Clark Question

  • Warriors Brass Shares Andrew Wiggins’ State of Mind After Personal Tragedy

  • LeBron James Makes Candid Admission on Caitlin Clark’s Rookie Season

    Explore the shared experiences of Caitlin Clark and LeBron James in their highly-anticipated rookie seasons in professional basketball.

  • Lakers Exec Reveals Details of LeBron-Bronny James Trash Talk Incident

  • Knicks ‘Have Done Background Work’ on Former No. 1 Pick: Report

  • Sun Guard Receives Death Threat After Caitlin Clark Incident

  • LeBron James Posts Heartfelt Message After Major Derrick Rose Announcement

  • Caitlin Clark Reveals Plan to Play Different Sport After Draining WNBA Season

  • WNBA Issues Strong Statement After Caitlin Clark’s Heated Exchange With Sun Fan

  • Proposed Warriors 3-Team Trade Lands Steph Curry a New Sidekick

  • Lakers New Coach Makes One Thing Clear to D’Angelo Russell

  • Warriors Sign 43% 3-Point Shooting Big Man: Report

    Get to know Quinten Post, the talented Dutch center joining the Golden State Warriors. Explore his background and potential impact.

  • Rob Pelinka Provides Major Injury Update on Lakers $48 Million Forward

  • Warriors Makes Roster Decision on 39.6% 3-Point Shooter: Report

  • Sun Guard Breaks Silence After Causing Caitlin Clark’s Black Eye

  • Knicks Warned Against Potential Trade for $15 Million Center

  • Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Playoff Debut Draws Historic Viewership: Report

    Explore the impact of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. Despite a challenging game, Clark's star power shines with record-breaking viewership.

  • Knicks Trade Pitch Swaps Miles McBride, Pick for No. 2 Shot Blocker

  • Angel Reese’s First Post After Losing AP ROY to Caitlin Clark Goes Viral

  • Jonathan Kuminga Addresses Warriors Extension Talks

  • Knicks Center’s Intriguing Post at Odds With Report on His Readiness

  • Caitlin Clark Reacts After Getting Poked in the Eye in Fever’s Game 1 Loss

    Find out what Caitlin Clark had to say after getting a black eye in the Indiana Fever's Game 1 loss in the WNBA Playoffs.