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

LeBron Dealt With Harsh Reality After Issuing Ultimatum to Lakers

LeBron Dealt With Harsh Reality After Issuing Ultimatum to Lakers

Mavericks-LeBron Trade ‘Buzz’ Up After Rich Paul’s Comment

Mavericks-LeBron Trade ‘Buzz’ Up After Rich Paul’s Comment

Lakers Golden Opportunity to Land Former No. 1 Pick Center Opens Up

Lakers Golden Opportunity to Land Former No. 1 Pick Center Opens Up

LeBron James Trade Buzz Heating Up With One NBA Team

LeBron James Trade Buzz Heating Up With One NBA Team

Rockets Targeting Veteran 3-and-D Wing to Replace Dillon Brooks: Report

Rockets Targeting Veteran 3-and-D Wing to Replace Dillon Brooks: Report

Lakers’ Strong Rival for Dorian Finney-Smith Emerges: Report

Lakers’ Strong Rival for Dorian Finney-Smith Emerges: Report

2 Fresh Centers Hit the Market as Lakers Target Veteran Big Man

2 Fresh Centers Hit the Market as Lakers Target Veteran Big Man

Lakers Take Hard Pass on 12-Time All-Star PG: Report

Lakers Take Hard Pass on 12-Time All-Star PG: Report

Proposed Lakers Trade Flips LeBron for 2 Young Stars

Proposed Lakers Trade Flips LeBron for 2 Young Stars

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends LeBron Back to Cavs for 2 Stars

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends LeBron Back to Cavs for 2 Stars

Celtics In-Demand Backup Center Draws Interest From 2 Teams

Celtics In-Demand Backup Center Draws Interest From 2 Teams

JJ Redick’s Most Trusted Lakers Wing Declines $15.4 Million Option

JJ Redick’s Most Trusted Lakers Wing Declines $15.4 Million Option

LeBron Trade Demand Could Loom Over Lakers After Rich Paul Comment

LeBron Trade Demand Could Loom Over Lakers After Rich Paul Comment

Lakers ‘Bracing’ for Run at Championship Center: Report

Lakers ‘Bracing’ for Run at Championship Center: Report

Spurs Linked to Meme Center With 7-Block Playoff Performance

Spurs Linked to Meme Center With 7-Block Playoff Performance

Celtics Could Lose Fan Favorite to Western Conference Contender: Insider

Celtics Could Lose Fan Favorite to Western Conference Contender: Insider

Lakers Landed ‘Steal’ of the Draft, Says John Calipari

Lakers Landed ‘Steal’ of the Draft, Says John Calipari

Celtics Demanded ‘Mikal Bridges-Type’ Trade for Key Starter: Report

Celtics Demanded ‘Mikal Bridges-Type’ Trade for Key Starter: Report

Celtics Exploring Flipping $27.7 Million Scorer in Another Trade: Report

Celtics Exploring Flipping $27.7 Million Scorer in Another Trade: Report

Warriors Make Decision on Jonathan Kuminga’s Future

Warriors Make Decision on Jonathan Kuminga’s Future

Lakers Already Called About $62 Million Center: Report

Lakers Already Called About $62 Million Center: Report

Lakers Make Call on Austin Reaves Trade Rumors After Declining Extension

Lakers Make Call on Austin Reaves Trade Rumors After Declining Extension

Lakers Hit With Bad News Ahead of NBA Summer League Opener

Lakers Hit With Bad News Ahead of NBA Summer League Opener

Jason Kidd Issues Bold Challenge to No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg

Jason Kidd Issues Bold Challenge to No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg

Jazz Finally Address Ace Bailey Drama With Strong Statement on His Future

Jazz Finally Address Ace Bailey Drama With Strong Statement on His Future

Sky Star Angel Reese Reacts to Surprising Lakers News

Sky Star Angel Reese Reacts to Surprising Lakers News

Lakers Jump Out Front as Favorites to Land Controversial Rookie

Lakers Jump Out Front as Favorites to Land Controversial Rookie

Greg Oden Shares Powerful Message for Injured NBA Stars

Greg Oden Shares Powerful Message for Injured NBA Stars

EXCLUSIVE: Happy Gilmore 2 Star Admits He ‘Hated’ Travis Kelce

EXCLUSIVE: Happy Gilmore 2 Star Admits He ‘Hated’ Travis Kelce

EXCLUSIVE: Happy Gilmore 2 Actor Talks Working With Rory McIlroy, Pro Golfers: ‘Pinch-Me Time’

EXCLUSIVE: Happy Gilmore 2 Actor Talks Working With Rory McIlroy, Pro Golfers: ‘Pinch-Me Time’