Alder Almo
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Alder Almo

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
University of Santo Tomas
Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey

Experience

Alder Almo is a sports journalist covering the NBA and WNBA for Heavy.com. He has more than 15 years of experience in local and international media.

Almo previously covered the New York Knicks for Empire Sports Media and Off the Glass. He was a senior content writer and producer for TV5 in the Philippines and an associate editor at Fox Sports Philippines. He has also worked at NBA Philippines and Philstar.com.

His sports reporting has also been featured at Bleacher Report, Basketball Intelligence, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, HoopsHype and USA TODAY Sports Wire.

Almo is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and is credentialed by the NBA as an international writer since 2021. He has interviewed several NBA players and covered the NBA Finals in 2022 and 2024. He has traveled the world covering Manny Pacquiao boxing fights, the Asian Games and the Philippines’ national basketball team. Almo is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Education

Alder Almo graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines with a degree in philosophy and religious studies.

Latest Articles From Alder Almo

  • Warriors Drop Bad News on Steph Curry Injury

    The Golden State Warriors woke up after their Christmas Day loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to a new Stephen Curry reality.

  • Warriors Star Steph Curry Reveals Strong Message in Players-Only Meeting

  • Heat Eye Grizzlies Wing Amid Jimmy Butler Tension: Report

  • Heat’s Pat Riley Makes Jimmy Butler Trade Stance Clear

  • Lakers Trade Update: Rob Pelinka Makes Key Decision on Draft Capital

  • Warriors Receive Bad News After Losing to Lakers on Christmas

    Learn about the setback for the Golden State Warriors after their latest loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • Lakers Named in All-In Trade Proposal for Jimmy Butler

  • Warriors Predicted to Trade ‘Overvalued’ Young Guard for $110 Million Star

  • Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski Issues Statement After Backlash Over Steph Curry Comment

  • Dwyane Wade Gets Brutally Honest on Lakers and Bronny James

  • Steve Kerr Sends Strong Message to Warriors’ Youngsters as NBA Trade Deadline Nears

    Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr makes one thing clear to the team's young players with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching.

  • Lakers Eye Former ROY, 6MOY Amid Trade Interest in $30M Center

  • Lakers ‘Quietly’ Linked to Potential Trade for $52 Million Star

  • Warriors Offered Moses Moody, Picks for Defensive Ace, 4-Time Rebounding Leader: Report

  • G League MVP Mac McClung Sounds Off on Lakers’ Bronny James Ahead of Showdown

  • Steve Kerr Favorite Generating Trade Buzz Amid Warriors Losing Slump

  • Concerns for Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Raised After Skipping Practice

  • Celtics Star Jayson Tatum’s Agent Responds to Magic Johnson Blame

  • Magic Johnson Addresses Jayson Tatum’s Lakers Snub Claim

  • Conor McGregor Drops Bombshell on Next Fight

    Conor McGregor drops a bombshell with his next fight announcement.

  • Warriors Emerge as Frontrunners to Land Steph Curry a New $146 Million Co-Star

  • Lakers’ $160 Million Trade Target Gets New Asking Price: Report

  • JJ Redick Gets Brutally Honest on Bronny James After Lakers Latest Decision

  • 2-Word Suicide Note Found Next to Former Orlando Magic Player

  • Celtics Star Kristaps Porzingis Wakes Up to Heartbreaking News: ‘Oh No’

    Explore the devastating tragedy that has affected NBA star Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics following his injury exit.

  • Warriors Owner Breaks Silence on Jonathan Kuminga Future Amid Jimmy Butler Trade Rumor

  • LeBron Sends Message to Bronny After Strong G-League Games

  • LeBron James Drops Truth Bomb on Lakers’ Two-Game Absence

  • NBA Insider Drops Big Hint on Warriors’ Next Move After Schröder Trade

  • Lakers in Trade Talks for $30 Million Former LeBron Target: Report

    The Los Angeles Lakers are making moves in the trade market. Find out about their pursuit of a former LeBron James target.