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’ Big Swing to Land Superstar PG Came Close: Insider

Celtics’ Big Swing to Land Superstar PG Came Close: Insider

Warriors Balk at Jonathan Kuminga’s Contract Demand: Report

Warriors Balk at Jonathan Kuminga’s Contract Demand: Report

Warriors Star Steph Curry Fires Back at Critics: ‘Heard It Before’

Warriors Star Steph Curry Fires Back at Critics: ‘Heard It Before’

Timberwolves Offered Rudy Gobert, 2 More for Former MVP: Insider

Timberwolves Offered Rudy Gobert, 2 More for Former MVP: Insider

Suns Eye Former Lottery Pick After Bradley Beal Buyout: Insider

Suns Eye Former Lottery Pick After Bradley Beal Buyout: Insider

Warriors’ Kuminga Draws New Suitor Amid Trade Standoff

Warriors’ Kuminga Draws New Suitor Amid Trade Standoff

Knicks Ready if Door Opens to Land LeBron: Insider

Knicks Ready if Door Opens to Land LeBron: Insider

Lakers Eye 2 Superstars as LeBron Replacement: Insider

Lakers Eye 2 Superstars as LeBron Replacement: Insider

Lakers’ Big Market Rival Wants LeBron — But Only on 2 Conditions

Lakers’ Big Market Rival Wants LeBron — But Only on 2 Conditions

Bucks Bet on Summer League Star After Striking Out on Bradley Beal

Bucks Bet on Summer League Star After Striking Out on Bradley Beal

Warriors-Jonathan Kuminga Meeting: What Happened in Vegas?

Warriors-Jonathan Kuminga Meeting: What Happened in Vegas?

Warriors Frozen Out as Top Free Agent Joins Division Rivals

Warriors Frozen Out as Top Free Agent Joins Division Rivals

Lakers Dealt Another Major Blow in NBA Free Agency

Lakers Dealt Another Major Blow in NBA Free Agency

Mavericks Make Final Call on LeBron James Trade

Mavericks Make Final Call on LeBron James Trade

Lakers’ LeBron Trade Buzz Dies as Interested Team Holds the Line

Lakers’ LeBron Trade Buzz Dies as Interested Team Holds the Line

LeBron James’ Future With Lakers Gets Clarity

LeBron James’ Future With Lakers Gets Clarity

Luka’s Big Decision Has Lakers a ‘Little Bit Stressed’ Out: NBA Insider

Luka’s Big Decision Has Lakers a ‘Little Bit Stressed’ Out: NBA Insider

Lakers Insider Kills Buzz on Surprise Wing Trade: ‘Put That to Bed’

Lakers Insider Kills Buzz on Surprise Wing Trade: ‘Put That to Bed’

Lakers Legend Predicts Pelinka Will Be Replaced by Familiar Face

Lakers Legend Predicts Pelinka Will Be Replaced by Familiar Face

Erik Spoelstra Raises Red Flag on ‘Untouchable’ Heat Player

Erik Spoelstra Raises Red Flag on ‘Untouchable’ Heat Player

Timberwolves Dealt Another Major Blow in NBA Free Agency

Timberwolves Dealt Another Major Blow in NBA Free Agency

Knicks Add Coach With Ties to Mikal Bridges

Knicks Add Coach With Ties to Mikal Bridges

Bucks Not Done—Now Targeting Champion Center After Turner Deal

Bucks Not Done—Now Targeting Champion Center After Turner Deal

Celtics May Lose Al Horford to Historic Rival

Celtics May Lose Al Horford to Historic Rival

Lakers Among Favorites to Land Champion Center

Lakers Among Favorites to Land Champion Center

Warriors Get Major Update on Free Agent Center Chase

Warriors Get Major Update on Free Agent Center Chase

LeBron’s Tweet to Cavaliers Exec Sparks Wild Speculation

LeBron’s Tweet to Cavaliers Exec Sparks Wild Speculation

Lakers Star LeBron’s Post to Cavs Fans Trade Wind

Lakers Star LeBron’s Post to Cavs Fans Trade Wind

LeBron’s Agent Addresses Speculation Around His Lakers Future

LeBron’s Agent Addresses Speculation Around His Lakers Future

Warriors’ 2 Interesting Free Agent Options Floated in Vegas

Warriors’ 2 Interesting Free Agent Options Floated in Vegas