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

Knicks Explored Adding Maligned Center To Pair With Karl-Anthony Towns

Knicks Explored Adding Maligned Center To Pair With Karl-Anthony Towns

Lakers Beat 5 Contenders in Landing Prized Free Agent: Report

Lakers Beat 5 Contenders in Landing Prized Free Agent: Report

Lakers Star LeBron James Draws Trade Inquiries From Few Teams: Report

Lakers Star LeBron James Draws Trade Inquiries From Few Teams: Report

Lakers’ Ex-Player Development Coach Eyed by 2 Contenders

Lakers’ Ex-Player Development Coach Eyed by 2 Contenders

Knicks Eye Assistant Coach Close With Top NBA Stars

Knicks Eye Assistant Coach Close With Top NBA Stars

Lakers Can Trade LeBron James for 6-time All-Star Wing Without Hitch

Lakers Can Trade LeBron James for 6-time All-Star Wing Without Hitch

Warriors Viewed as Cleanest Trade Fit for LeBron James

Warriors Viewed as Cleanest Trade Fit for LeBron James

Heat’s Asking Price For Andrew Wiggins Revealed

Heat’s Asking Price For Andrew Wiggins Revealed

Lakers Balk at Trade Cost for NBA Champion 3-&-D Wing

Lakers Balk at Trade Cost for NBA Champion 3-&-D Wing

Knicks ‘Checked In’ With Former No. 1 Pick: Report

Knicks ‘Checked In’ With Former No. 1 Pick: Report

Knicks’ Championship Odds Skyrocket After Mike Brown News

Knicks’ Championship Odds Skyrocket After Mike Brown News

Warriors Could Get 6th Man of the Year Runner-up for Jonathan Kuminga: Report

Warriors Could Get 6th Man of the Year Runner-up for Jonathan Kuminga: Report

Knicks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Clean Their Books for Lebron James

Knicks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Clean Their Books for Lebron James

Lakers Trade Pitch Flips Lebron James for Starting Center, 3-&-D Star

Lakers Trade Pitch Flips Lebron James for Starting Center, 3-&-D Star

Jalen Brunson Has Surprising Reaction to Knicks Coaching Search Update

Jalen Brunson Has Surprising Reaction to Knicks Coaching Search Update

Heat Get Opportunity to Sign All Star PG at Bargain Price

Heat Get Opportunity to Sign All Star PG at Bargain Price

Damian Lillard Has Surprising Reaction to Bucks Cut

Damian Lillard Has Surprising Reaction to Bucks Cut

Lakers Set Sights on Top 2 Remaining Centers in Free Agency

Lakers Set Sights on Top 2 Remaining Centers in Free Agency

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Accused of Pissing off Top Free Agent

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Accused of Pissing off Top Free Agent

Knicks Sign French Star to Fix Bench Woes

Knicks Sign French Star to Fix Bench Woes

Giannis Antetokounmpo Responds With Smoke to Latest Bucks Move

Giannis Antetokounmpo Responds With Smoke to Latest Bucks Move

Knicks Exploring Trade for Athletic $5 Million Center: Report

Knicks Exploring Trade for Athletic $5 Million Center: Report

Suns Center Draws Trade Interest From Contenders: Report

Suns Center Draws Trade Interest From Contenders: Report

Lakers Express Trading for 7-Foot Center Amid FA Struggles: Report

Lakers Express Trading for 7-Foot Center Amid FA Struggles: Report

Lakers Land Younger DFS Replacement in Sneaky FA Move

Lakers Land Younger DFS Replacement in Sneaky FA Move

Knicks Linked to Former 6th Man of the Year in Free Agency: Report

Knicks Linked to Former 6th Man of the Year in Free Agency: Report

Celtics Might Lose Coveted Key Player to Warriors: Report

Celtics Might Lose Coveted Key Player to Warriors: Report

Warriors Targeting Champion Center as Free-Agent Upgrade: Report

Warriors Targeting Champion Center as Free-Agent Upgrade: Report

Lakers Have Backup Option if They Lose Dorian Finney-Smith: Report

Lakers Have Backup Option if They Lose Dorian Finney-Smith: Report

Lakers Set to Meet With 2 Centers Amid Ayton Buzz: Report

Lakers Set to Meet With 2 Centers Amid Ayton Buzz: Report