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About Alder Almo

Alder Almo is a veteran sports journalist from the basketball-crazy Philippines and now lives in Jersey City. He previously covered the top local and international sports for Philstar.com, the online arm of one of the Philippines' leading newspapers, from 2011 to 2016. A well-traveled journalist, he has covered the Asian Games twice; Manny Pacquiao fights and continues to follow their national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas. He remains an NBA contributing writer. He was also an assistant editor for the inaugural NBA Philippines website from 2011 to 2013 and Fox Sports Philippines from 2016 to 2017. He has been credentialed by the NBA as an international writer since the 2021-22 season.

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evan fournier, knicks
2022-09-27

Tom Thibodeau leaning toward Evan Fournier over Quentin Grimes as Knicks starting SG

The biggest takeaway from the New York Knicks‘ failed Donovan Mitchell pursuit was Quentin Grimes is in for a significant…
Kyrie Irving, Nets
2022-09-26

Nets’ Kyrie Irving decries stigma of being unvaccinated: I gave up four years, $100-something million

Kyrie Irving returns to the Brooklyn Nets with a chip on his shoulder. His decision not to get the COVID-19…
Durant, Nash, Nets
2022-09-26

Kevin Durant reveals reason behind Nets trade request: I had some doubts

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant faced the media for the first time since the aborted trade request. He did not…
Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Knicks
2022-09-26

Can Julius Randle handle being second fiddle behind new Knicks centerpiece RJ Barrett?

The New York Knicks went as far as Julius Randle took them in the last two seasons. As Randle took…
new york knicks, quenting grimes, immanuel quickley, miles mcbride, obi toppin
2022-09-24

No edict to give more minutes to Knicks young players: Leon Rose gives Tom Thibodeau full autonomy

After the New York Knicks elected to vigorously keep Quentin Grimes out of the failed Donovan Mitchell pursuit, it created…
William Wesley, Knicks, World Wide Wes
2022-09-24

Leon Rose defends Knicks front office from ‘too many voices’ criticism in failed Donovan Mitchell pursuit

Much had been said about the New York Knicks‘ failed pursuit of three-time NBA All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who thought…
Nuni Omot, Knicks
2022-09-23

Knicks sign Garrison Brooks, Noni Omot to training camp deals

The New York Knicks appear to be using their last two training camp spots as a revolving door for players…
Quinton Rose, Knicks
2022-09-23

Knicks waive Quinton Rose, M.J. Walker

The New York Knicks announced Friday that they are waiving Quinton Rose and M.J. Walker. And just like that, the…
knicks, rj barrett
2022-09-23

WATCH: Knicks’ RJ Barrett flaunts new moves in workout video

New York Knicks rising wing RJ Barrett got the bag this summer. Now he’s ready to show he’s worth every…
Ben Simmons, Nets
2022-09-23

Ben Simmons excited for Nets debut: If we get it all together, we’re going to be champions

Unlike last year, the Brooklyn Nets are entering the season with less championship hype, even with Kevin Durant and Kyrie…

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