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 Pivot to Ex-NBA Coach of the Year & Youthful Innovator: Report

Knicks Pivot to Ex-NBA Coach of the Year & Youthful Innovator: Report

Knicks Rejected For 4th Time in Quest for New Head Coach

Knicks Rejected For 4th Time in Quest for New Head Coach

Rockets Named as One of 5 Teams Targeting All-Star Trade

Rockets Named as One of 5 Teams Targeting All-Star Trade

Spurs Express Interest in Blockbuster Trade for Superstar: Report

Spurs Express Interest in Blockbuster Trade for Superstar: Report

Heat ‘Expressed Interest’ in $190 Million Star Blockbuster Trade

Heat ‘Expressed Interest’ in $190 Million Star Blockbuster Trade

Knicks Linked to Blockbuster $54 Million Star Trade Amid Coaching Search

Knicks Linked to Blockbuster $54 Million Star Trade Amid Coaching Search

Timberwolves Tipping Bid for $54 Million Star to Link Him With Anthony Edwards

Timberwolves Tipping Bid for $54 Million Star to Link Him With Anthony Edwards

Suns Trade Talks Heating Up As Multiple Suitors for Kevin Durant Emerge

Suns Trade Talks Heating Up As Multiple Suitors for Kevin Durant Emerge

Mavericks Make Firm Call on Knicks’ Bid to Poach Jason Kidd

Mavericks Make Firm Call on Knicks’ Bid to Poach Jason Kidd

Knicks’ Search for New Coach Hits 3rd Straight Brick Wall

Knicks’ Search for New Coach Hits 3rd Straight Brick Wall

Knicks Brass Get No Love as Tom Thibodeau Breaks His Silence

Knicks Brass Get No Love as Tom Thibodeau Breaks His Silence

Proposed 4-Team Kevin Durant Trade Sends Suns All-Star, Promising Big

Proposed 4-Team Kevin Durant Trade Sends Suns All-Star, Promising Big

Proposed 4-Team Trade Sends Knicks Jalen Brunson’s ‘More Viable’ No. 2 Option

Proposed 4-Team Trade Sends Knicks Jalen Brunson’s ‘More Viable’ No. 2 Option

Mavericks Put on Notice as Jason Kidd Rumors Heat Up: Report

Mavericks Put on Notice as Jason Kidd Rumors Heat Up: Report

Knicks’ Pursuit of $8.5 Million Coach Takes Interesting Turn

Knicks’ Pursuit of $8.5 Million Coach Takes Interesting Turn

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s Crushing Game-Winner

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s Crushing Game-Winner

Knicks Zeroing In on Former NBA Superstar To Replace Fired Coach: Report

Knicks Zeroing In on Former NBA Superstar To Replace Fired Coach: Report

Knicks Star’s Dad Causes Friction Within Organization: Report

Knicks Star’s Dad Causes Friction Within Organization: Report

Pacers Coach Reveals His Surprising Take on Knicks’ Coaching Change

Pacers Coach Reveals His Surprising Take on Knicks’ Coaching Change

Rockets Make Final Call on Ime Udoka’s Future Amid Knicks Interest: Report

Rockets Make Final Call on Ime Udoka’s Future Amid Knicks Interest: Report

Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Draws External Interest Amid Team Revamp

Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Draws External Interest Amid Team Revamp

Knicks Linked to 2 Active NBA Coaches After Tom Thibodeau Firing

Knicks Linked to 2 Active NBA Coaches After Tom Thibodeau Firing

Knicks’ Firing of Tom Thibodeau Costs a Fortune: Report

Knicks’ Firing of Tom Thibodeau Costs a Fortune: Report

Knicks Next Coach Betting Favorite Is a Familiar Name

Knicks Next Coach Betting Favorite Is a Familiar Name

NBA Insider Hints at Knicks’ Next Move After Firing Tom Thibodeau

NBA Insider Hints at Knicks’ Next Move After Firing Tom Thibodeau

Knicks Star’s Eye-Opening Reaction to Tom Thibodeau Firing

Knicks Star’s Eye-Opening Reaction to Tom Thibodeau Firing

Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau: Who are Possible Replacements?

Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau: Who are Possible Replacements?

Suns’ 2 Coaching Finalists Deep Dive: Who Gets the Job?

Suns’ 2 Coaching Finalists Deep Dive: Who Gets the Job?

Suns Ramp Up Talks for Blockbuster Kevin Durant Trade: Report

Suns Ramp Up Talks for Blockbuster Kevin Durant Trade: Report

Knicks Star Drops Damning Message on His Future

Knicks Star Drops Damning Message on His Future