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

Lakers Hit With $30 MIllion Demand on Breakout Star’s Next Deal

Lakers Hit With $30 MIllion Demand on Breakout Star’s Next Deal

Bookmakers Reveal Early Betting Odds for Nikola Jokić’s Next Team

Bookmakers Reveal Early Betting Odds for Nikola Jokić’s Next Team

Lakers Favored to Land $212 Million Center Amid Blunt Comments

Lakers Favored to Land $212 Million Center Amid Blunt Comments

Heir of $23 Billion Steel Magnate in India Joins Celtics New Ownership Group: Report

Heir of $23 Billion Steel Magnate in India Joins Celtics New Ownership Group: Report

Former All-Star Pitches Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ‘Perfect Move’

Former All-Star Pitches Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ‘Perfect Move’

Bad News for Celtics in Potential Trade of $104 Million Veteran

Bad News for Celtics in Potential Trade of $104 Million Veteran

LeBron James Makes True Feelings Known on Massive NBA Announcement

LeBron James Makes True Feelings Known on Massive NBA Announcement

Rockets Land Finals MVP, 2-Time Champion PG in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Rockets Land Finals MVP, 2-Time Champion PG in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Celtics Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Break Up Championship Core

Celtics Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Break Up Championship Core

Lakers Linked to 2 Young Lob Threats for Luka Doncić

Lakers Linked to 2 Young Lob Threats for Luka Doncić

Steve Kerr Makes Unsettling Admission on Warriors Forward’s Future

Steve Kerr Makes Unsettling Admission on Warriors Forward’s Future

Suns Predicted to Trade Kevin Durant to Western Conference Rival

Suns Predicted to Trade Kevin Durant to Western Conference Rival

Warriors Predicted to Reunite With Kevin Durant in ‘Aggressive’ Trade

Warriors Predicted to Reunite With Kevin Durant in ‘Aggressive’ Trade

Celtics Get Young Center for Derrick White in 1-for-3 Trade Pitch

Celtics Get Young Center for Derrick White in 1-for-3 Trade Pitch

Warriors Make Surprising Injury Announcement

Warriors Make Surprising Injury Announcement

Warriors Land $118 Million No. 3 Option in 3-for-1 Trade Pitch

Warriors Land $118 Million No. 3 Option in 3-for-1 Trade Pitch

Fever’s Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History But Fans Are Upset With Final Play

Fever’s Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History But Fans Are Upset With Final Play

Michael Porter Jr. Trade Betting Favorites Emerge After Nuggets Exit

Michael Porter Jr. Trade Betting Favorites Emerge After Nuggets Exit

Lakers Landed Among Favorites to Trade for $207 Million Forward

Lakers Landed Among Favorites to Trade for $207 Million Forward

Warriors Installed as Odds-On Favorite to Land $207 Million Forward

Warriors Installed as Odds-On Favorite to Land $207 Million Forward

Rockets Flip Fred VanVleet, No. 10 Pick for $304 Million Star in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

Rockets Flip Fred VanVleet, No. 10 Pick for $304 Million Star in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

Celtics ‘Cleanly Get’ Under Second Apron With $304 Million Star Trade Proposal

Celtics ‘Cleanly Get’ Under Second Apron With $304 Million Star Trade Proposal

Sixers Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Paul George, No. 3 Pick Trade Rumors

Sixers Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Paul George, No. 3 Pick Trade Rumors

Caitlin Clark Gets Real on Starstruck Moment With LeBron James

Caitlin Clark Gets Real on Starstruck Moment With LeBron James

Celtics’ Plan for Derrick White, Jrue Holiday Emerges Amid Trade Rumors

Celtics’ Plan for Derrick White, Jrue Holiday Emerges Amid Trade Rumors

Suns Flip Bradley Beal for Injured Star, Draft Capital in Proposed Trade

Suns Flip Bradley Beal for Injured Star, Draft Capital in Proposed Trade

Bucks ‘Desperate’ Trade Proposal Puts Star Guard in Mix Amid Giannis Tensions

Bucks ‘Desperate’ Trade Proposal Puts Star Guard in Mix Amid Giannis Tensions

Rockets Get Real Go-To Guy for Jalen Green in Bold Trade Proposal

Rockets Get Real Go-To Guy for Jalen Green in Bold Trade Proposal

Suns Land 2 Young Stars, Picks in Bold Kevin Durant Trade Proposal

Suns Land 2 Young Stars, Picks in Bold Kevin Durant Trade Proposal

Mavericks Land Championship-Caliber PG in Proposed 3-Team Trade

Mavericks Land Championship-Caliber PG in Proposed 3-Team Trade