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 James Sends Strong Message After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injuries

LeBron James Sends Strong Message After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injuries

Lakers Reveal Plan After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injuries Change Everything

Lakers Reveal Plan After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injuries Change Everything

Warriors Make Unexpected Signing as Stephen Curry Return Draws Closer

Warriors Make Unexpected Signing as Stephen Curry Return Draws Closer

NBA World Reacts to Austin Reaves Injury News as Lakers Face Playoff Uncertainty

NBA World Reacts to Austin Reaves Injury News as Lakers Face Playoff Uncertainty

JJ Redick’s Luka Dončić Decision Gets New Context After Doctor Weighs In

JJ Redick’s Luka Dončić Decision Gets New Context After Doctor Weighs In

Dawn Staley Gets Apology From Geno Auriemma After Lisa Leslie Called Him Out

Dawn Staley Gets Apology From Geno Auriemma After Lisa Leslie Called Him Out

Geno Auriemma Issues Apology After Dawn Staley Exchange as New Details Surface

Geno Auriemma Issues Apology After Dawn Staley Exchange as New Details Surface

UConn Star Contradicts Geno Auriemma After Heated Exchange With Dawn Staley

UConn Star Contradicts Geno Auriemma After Heated Exchange With Dawn Staley

UPDATE: Detroit Pistons Get Good News on Jalen Duren After Cade Cunningham Update

UPDATE: Detroit Pistons Get Good News on Jalen Duren After Cade Cunningham Update

Knicks Coach Mike Brown’s Comment Raises Questions About Fan Favorite’s Role

Knicks Coach Mike Brown’s Comment Raises Questions About Fan Favorite’s Role

Illinois Injury Report Reveals Multiple Absences Ahead of Final Four vs UConn

Illinois Injury Report Reveals Multiple Absences Ahead of Final Four vs UConn

UConn Injury Report Shows Major Development Ahead of Final Four vs Illinois

UConn Injury Report Shows Major Development Ahead of Final Four vs Illinois

Luka Doncic’s Playoff Return Timeline Comes With Major Concern, Doctor Warns

Luka Doncic’s Playoff Return Timeline Comes With Major Concern, Doctor Warns

Geno Auriemma Called Out by WNBA Legend After Dawn Staley Final Four Exchange

Geno Auriemma Called Out by WNBA Legend After Dawn Staley Final Four Exchange

USC Legend Lisa Leslie Reacts to Geno Auriemma’s Final Four Exchange With Dawn Staley

USC Legend Lisa Leslie Reacts to Geno Auriemma’s Final Four Exchange With Dawn Staley

NBA World Reacts to Luka Doncic MRI Results as Lakers Face Major Blow

NBA World Reacts to Luka Doncic MRI Results as Lakers Face Major Blow

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Injury Timeline Revealed After Major MRI Update

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Injury Timeline Revealed After Major MRI Update

Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis Makes Honest Admission on Future as Curry Return Looms

Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis Makes Honest Admission on Future as Curry Return Looms

NBA World Reacts to Stephen Curry News as Golden State Warriors Prepare for Rockets

NBA World Reacts to Stephen Curry News as Golden State Warriors Prepare for Rockets

Warriors Get Best News on Stephen Curry in Latest Injury Update

Warriors Get Best News on Stephen Curry in Latest Injury Update

Luka Doncic Could Be Headed for Rare NBA Scenario Not Seen Since 1976

Luka Doncic Could Be Headed for Rare NBA Scenario Not Seen Since 1976

Rory McIlroy’s Masters Dinner Price Draws Reaction as Most Expensive of Decade

Rory McIlroy’s Masters Dinner Price Draws Reaction as Most Expensive of Decade

Lakers’ Two-Way Guard Finishes Runner-Up for G League DPOY

Lakers’ Two-Way Guard Finishes Runner-Up for G League DPOY

UPDATE: Timberwolves Make Major Anthony Edwards Announcement Ahead of 76ers Game

UPDATE: Timberwolves Make Major Anthony Edwards Announcement Ahead of 76ers Game

NBA World Reacts to Lakers’ Bronny James Viral Video as Stan Van Gundy Sounds Off

NBA World Reacts to Lakers’ Bronny James Viral Video as Stan Van Gundy Sounds Off

JJ Redick Fires Back as Luka Doncic Decision Draws Scrutiny

JJ Redick Fires Back as Luka Doncic Decision Draws Scrutiny

Lakers Get Concerning Luka Doncic Injury Update as Return Timeline Emerges

Lakers Get Concerning Luka Doncic Injury Update as Return Timeline Emerges

Pistons Get Good News on Cade Cunningham — As Return Timeline Comes Into Focus

Pistons Get Good News on Cade Cunningham — As Return Timeline Comes Into Focus

Lakers Get Bad News as Top Offseason Target Makes Free Agency Statement

Lakers Get Bad News as Top Offseason Target Makes Free Agency Statement

Lakers Make Key Bronny James Decision Ahead of OKC Thunder Game — And It Says a Lot

Lakers Make Key Bronny James Decision Ahead of OKC Thunder Game — And It Says a Lot