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

Celtics Receive Rich Trade Offer for 1 of Their Remaining Stars: Report

Celtics Receive Rich Trade Offer for 1 of Their Remaining Stars: Report

Lakers Missed on Ex-Champ, Land ‘Sleek’ Defender Instead

Lakers Missed on Ex-Champ, Land ‘Sleek’ Defender Instead

Lakers Warned of LeBron Fallout, Rival Team on Standby

Lakers Warned of LeBron Fallout, Rival Team on Standby

Lakers Steal Summer League Standout From West Rival

Lakers Steal Summer League Standout From West Rival

Pacquiao Calls Out Mayweather: ‘Let’s Fight Again’

Pacquiao Calls Out Mayweather: ‘Let’s Fight Again’

Pacquiao’s Manager Floats 2 Bigger Names Than Barrios for Next Fight

Pacquiao’s Manager Floats 2 Bigger Names Than Barrios for Next Fight

Warriors’ Offseason Set to Spark With Incoming Veteran Duo: Insider

Warriors’ Offseason Set to Spark With Incoming Veteran Duo: Insider

Suns Hold ‘Dialogue’ With Intriguing Alternative After Marcus Smart Miss

Suns Hold ‘Dialogue’ With Intriguing Alternative After Marcus Smart Miss

Lakers Get More Good News After Marcus Smart Coup

Lakers Get More Good News After Marcus Smart Coup

Celtics Make Quiet Push for Fallen Former Star

Celtics Make Quiet Push for Fallen Former Star

Knicks Face New Threat in Pursuit of Former No. 1 Pick

Knicks Face New Threat in Pursuit of Former No. 1 Pick

Lakers Beat Biggest Market Rival in Landing Marquee Free Agent

Lakers Beat Biggest Market Rival in Landing Marquee Free Agent

Pacquiao Reveals Next Move After Controversial Draw vs. Barrios

Pacquiao Reveals Next Move After Controversial Draw vs. Barrios

Pacquiao Sends Powerful Message After Ageless Comeback Fight

Pacquiao Sends Powerful Message After Ageless Comeback Fight

Pacquiao Denied of History — Boxing World Cries Injustice

Pacquiao Denied of History — Boxing World Cries Injustice

Pacquiao’s Purse Stuns — Win Would’ve Made It Priceless

Pacquiao’s Purse Stuns — Win Would’ve Made It Priceless

Beloved Ex-Celtic Joins Lakers, Boston Loyalist Loses It

Beloved Ex-Celtic Joins Lakers, Boston Loyalist Loses It

Knicks Strike Out as Premier Defender Joins Big Market Rival

Knicks Strike Out as Premier Defender Joins Big Market Rival

Bill Simmons Melts Down After Lakers’ Shocking Move

Bill Simmons Melts Down After Lakers’ Shocking Move

Suns Lose Out in Secretive Free Agent Chase

Suns Lose Out in Secretive Free Agent Chase

Giannis Watches As Bucks Miss Again in Free Agency

Giannis Watches As Bucks Miss Again in Free Agency

Knicks Face Familiar Foe in Tug-Of-War for Former No. 1 Pick

Knicks Face Familiar Foe in Tug-Of-War for Former No. 1 Pick

Lakers Bet on Injury-Prone Former Defensive Player of the Year

Lakers Bet on Injury-Prone Former Defensive Player of the Year

Knicks Stars Rave Over Steal Deal

Knicks Stars Rave Over Steal Deal

Klay Thompson’s $300K Gift From Megan Thee Stallion Turns Heads

Klay Thompson’s $300K Gift From Megan Thee Stallion Turns Heads

Suns Miss Out on Defensive Anchor in Kevin Durant Trade: Insider

Suns Miss Out on Defensive Anchor in Kevin Durant Trade: Insider

Warriors Miss Out on Kuminga Sign-and-Trade Option: Insider

Warriors Miss Out on Kuminga Sign-and-Trade Option: Insider

Suni Lee Reveals Real Score Between Her and Knicks Star

Suni Lee Reveals Real Score Between Her and Knicks Star

LeBron Wants to Copy Kobe: Report

LeBron Wants to Copy Kobe: Report

Timberwolves Miss Again — Third Star Slips Away

Timberwolves Miss Again — Third Star Slips Away