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

  • Caitlin Clark Breaks Silence After Losing in WNBA MVP Race

    Learn about Caitlin Clark, the WNBA rookie sensation, and her mindset despite her fourth-place finish in MVP voting.

  • 3 WNBA Stars Surpass Caitlin Clark in MVP Voting

  • Lakers Rising Star Makes Bold Statement About LeBron James’ ‘Mickey Mouse’ Ring

  • $133 Million Center Named as Knicks’ Potential Isaiah Hartenstein Replacement: Report

  • Warriors Sign Ex-Lakers Sharpshooter: Report

  • Knicks Wing Urged Not to Pull a Jalen Brunson Stunt

    Former NBA exec makes a passionate plea to New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges not to pull the same stunt Jalen Brunson did this summer.

  • Major Julius Randle Update Ahead of Knicks Training Camp

  • Knicks Have One of the Worst Contracts: Former NBA Exec

  • Proposed Lakers Trade Gets Sizable Haul for LeBron James at 40

  • Proposed Blockbuster Warriors Trade Pairs Steph Curry With Dream Teammate

  • Warriors Named Worst Landing Spot for $215 Million Star

    Discover why the Golden State Warriors were named the worst landing spot for the two-time NBA All-Star guard.

  • Lakers Named Worst Landing Spot for $160 Million Star

  • Celtics Star Punched During Altercation in Colorado Rivals Football Match [WATCH]

  • Warriors Work Out $28 Million Former First Round Pick: Report

  • Warriors Named Best Landing Spot for $146 Million NBA Star

  • Lakers Waive 42% 3-Point Shooter for Center With Medical Concern

  • Knicks’ Julius Randle Predicted to Get Traded to West Team: ‘That Would Be Nice’

  • Lakers’ New Center Posts 6-Word Message After Signing

  • Nuggets Trade Proposal Flips Michael Porter-Led Package for 6-Time NBA All-Star

  • Knicks’ Latest Signing Surrounds Jalen Brunson With More Shooting

    The New York Knicks add an elite 3-point shooter to their roster, providing even more firepower alongside Jalen Brunson.

  • Lakers Favorite to Sign Comebacking 7-Foot Center: Report

  • Warriors Trade Pitch Swaps Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins for 6-Time NBA All-Star

  • Lakers ‘Believed to Have Discussed’ Trade for 3-Time NBA All-Star: Report

  • Knicks Considering 2 Veteran Centers After Losing Isaiah Hartenstein: Insider

  • Warriors Owner Dreams of Pairing Steph Curry With 2-Time NBA MVP: Report

    Joe Lacob, owner of the Golden State Warriors, has ambitious plans for Stephen Curry and the team's future.

  • Former All-Star PG Named as Lakers ‘Realistic’ Dream Trade Target

  • Anthony Davis Sends ‘Clear’ Message to Lakers Front Office

  • 6-Time NBA All-Star Gets Honest on Lakers Passing up on Him

  • Lakers ‘Could Have Interest’ in 4-Time All-Star Center: NBA Cap Expert

  • Lakers Tap Ex-Wizards Assistant to Coach South Bay, Bronny James

    The Lakers have found their G League coach whose coaching philosophy perfectly aligns with their vision in Bronny James' development.