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

Warriors’ Steph Curry Given Grim Injury Update After Hamstring Exit

Warriors’ Steph Curry Given Grim Injury Update After Hamstring Exit

Lakers Land on Giannis’ Preferred Trade List: Report

Lakers Land on Giannis’ Preferred Trade List: Report

Celtics Named Favorites to Land 3-Time All-Star in Offseason

Celtics Named Favorites to Land 3-Time All-Star in Offseason

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Potential Next Destination Revealed Amid Trade Rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Potential Next Destination Revealed Amid Trade Rumors

Sixers’ ‘Get-Out-of-Jail’ Joel Embiid Trade Proposal Floated

Sixers’ ‘Get-Out-of-Jail’ Joel Embiid Trade Proposal Floated

Lakers Land Ex-MVP Center as Luka’s Lob Partner in Wild Trade Pitch

Lakers Land Ex-MVP Center as Luka’s Lob Partner in Wild Trade Pitch

Sixers Star Joel Embiid on Trade Block: ‘I Heard He Was Available’

Sixers Star Joel Embiid on Trade Block: ‘I Heard He Was Available’

Lakers Get Great News on Luka Dončić After Private Meeting

Lakers Get Great News on Luka Dončić After Private Meeting

Heat Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands NBA Young Star, Forms New Big 3

Heat Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands NBA Young Star, Forms New Big 3

Bucks Linked to Former No. 1 Pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bucks Linked to Former No. 1 Pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bucks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Flips Giannis For Young Stars, Picks

Bucks Blockbuster Trade Pitch Flips Giannis For Young Stars, Picks

Rockets Flip Youth for Hakeem Olajuwon Understudy in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Rockets Flip Youth for Hakeem Olajuwon Understudy in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

LeBron James Drops Major Announcement After Lakers’ Elimination

LeBron James Drops Major Announcement After Lakers’ Elimination

Warriors’ Joe Lacob Gives Telling Response to $112 Million Trade Concerns

Warriors’ Joe Lacob Gives Telling Response to $112 Million Trade Concerns

Buddy Hield Calls Out Warriors Star With Comedic Postgame Roast

Buddy Hield Calls Out Warriors Star With Comedic Postgame Roast

Draymond Green Warns Rockets After Pushing Warriors to the Brink

Draymond Green Warns Rockets After Pushing Warriors to the Brink

Warriors Hit With Bad News in Houston

Warriors Hit With Bad News in Houston

Celtics Get Key Injury News Ahead of Game 1 Against Knicks

Celtics Get Key Injury News Ahead of Game 1 Against Knicks

Lakers Predicted To Get Turned Down by $54 Million Star

Lakers Predicted To Get Turned Down by $54 Million Star

Bucks Will Only Trade Giannis on One Condition, Says NBA Insider

Bucks Will Only Trade Giannis on One Condition, Says NBA Insider

LeBron James Makes Big Change in His Relationship With Lakers: Report

LeBron James Makes Big Change in His Relationship With Lakers: Report

Warriors’ Steve Kerr Shares His ‘Key’ Questions on Jonathan Kuminga Ahead of Game 7

Warriors’ Steve Kerr Shares His ‘Key’ Questions on Jonathan Kuminga Ahead of Game 7

Warriors Making Big Rotation Change for Game 7 vs. Rockets

Warriors Making Big Rotation Change for Game 7 vs. Rockets

Raptors Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands Giannis in Toronto

Raptors Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands Giannis in Toronto

Sixers Flip Paul George for Former MVP in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

Sixers Flip Paul George for Former MVP in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

Spurs Can Form New Big 3 in 3-Team Giannis Trade Proposal

Spurs Can Form New Big 3 in 3-Team Giannis Trade Proposal

Jimmy Butler Pinpoints Warriors Problem: ‘That’s Been the Story of the Series’

Jimmy Butler Pinpoints Warriors Problem: ‘That’s Been the Story of the Series’

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Lays Out Clear Plan to Fix Anthony Davis Trade

Lakers’ Rob Pelinka Lays Out Clear Plan to Fix Anthony Davis Trade

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Bold Promise After Playoff Exit

Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Bold Promise After Playoff Exit

Lakers Coach JJ Redick’s Sharp Remarks Seen as Veiled Shot at Luka Dončić

Lakers Coach JJ Redick’s Sharp Remarks Seen as Veiled Shot at Luka Dončić