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

Cavaliers Get Good News on Coaching Staff Amid Exodus

Cavaliers Get Good News on Coaching Staff Amid Exodus

Knicks Lose Top Coaching Candidate Amid Major Shift in Search

Knicks Lose Top Coaching Candidate Amid Major Shift in Search

Spurs Get Durant in Proposed 3-Team Trade While Keeping Castle

Spurs Get Durant in Proposed 3-Team Trade While Keeping Castle

Proposed 3-Team Trade Lands Suns a Haul for Kevin Durant

Proposed 3-Team Trade Lands Suns a Haul for Kevin Durant

Heat’s Fallback Option Revealed Amid Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Heat’s Fallback Option Revealed Amid Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Bulls Named as Potential Landing Spot for Former No. 7 Pick

Bulls Named as Potential Landing Spot for Former No. 7 Pick

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Linked to 2 Teams

Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Linked to 2 Teams

Suns Had ‘Background Work’ on Pair of Potential Starting Centers

Suns Had ‘Background Work’ on Pair of Potential Starting Centers

Celtics Veteran Draws Intrigue From Suns Looking to Trade Kevin Durant

Celtics Veteran Draws Intrigue From Suns Looking to Trade Kevin Durant

Knicks Turn Down Chance to Add All-Time Scoring Great: Report

Knicks Turn Down Chance to Add All-Time Scoring Great: Report

Suns Eye 7-Foot Center From Kevin Durant’s Preferred Team: Report

Suns Eye 7-Foot Center From Kevin Durant’s Preferred Team: Report

Heat’s ‘Swing’ Piece Holds Key in Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Heat’s ‘Swing’ Piece Holds Key in Kevin Durant Trade Talks

$190 Million NBA Star Puts Spurs’ Trade Radar

$190 Million NBA Star Puts Spurs’ Trade Radar

Rockets Get Good News on Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Rockets Get Good News on Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Kevin Durant’s Top 3 Preferred Trade Destinations Revealed

Kevin Durant’s Top 3 Preferred Trade Destinations Revealed

Suns Not Interested in Spurs’ Lowball Offer for Kevin Durant: Report

Suns Not Interested in Spurs’ Lowball Offer for Kevin Durant: Report

Spurs Drop Behind in Kevin Durant Race Because of Players Offered

Spurs Drop Behind in Kevin Durant Race Because of Players Offered

Timberwolves Face One Major Threat in Kevin Durant Pursuit

Timberwolves Face One Major Threat in Kevin Durant Pursuit

NBA Insider Drops Good News on Heat, Kevin Durant Trade Speculation

NBA Insider Drops Good News on Heat, Kevin Durant Trade Speculation

2 Teams Emerge as Serious Bidders for Suns Star Kevin Durant

2 Teams Emerge as Serious Bidders for Suns Star Kevin Durant

Celtics’ Sixth Man Absolutely Loves New Move’s Nickname

Celtics’ Sixth Man Absolutely Loves New Move’s Nickname

Lakers’ LeBron James Might Pull Controversial Move Again: Analyst

Lakers’ LeBron James Might Pull Controversial Move Again: Analyst

Timberwolves Intensify Pursuit of NBA Superstar, per NBA Insider

Timberwolves Intensify Pursuit of NBA Superstar, per NBA Insider

Rockets Among ‘Finalists’ in Potential Trade for $190 Million Star

Rockets Among ‘Finalists’ in Potential Trade for $190 Million Star

Heat Named Finalist for Blockbuster Trade Amid NBA Rumblings

Heat Named Finalist for Blockbuster Trade Amid NBA Rumblings

Suns Narrow Kevin Durant Trade Discussion to 3 Serious Teams: Report

Suns Narrow Kevin Durant Trade Discussion to 3 Serious Teams: Report

Knicks Stars Open Up on Tom Thibodeau Firing

Knicks Stars Open Up on Tom Thibodeau Firing

Fever Announce Massive Caitlin Clark Update

Fever Announce Massive Caitlin Clark Update

Warriors Linked to ‘Fan-Favorite’ Big Who Played for Team USA

Warriors Linked to ‘Fan-Favorite’ Big Who Played for Team USA

Lakers Pulled Into Mix to Reunite With Championship-Caliber Center

Lakers Pulled Into Mix to Reunite With Championship-Caliber Center