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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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Josh Hart, New York Knicks
2023-02-23

Hart-felt impact: Josh Hart pumps life to Knicks bench

In 2021, the New York Knicks pulled off a midseason trade for Derrick Rose that sparked a strong 24-11 finish…
Yuta Watanabe, Brooklyn Nets
2023-02-23

Nets: Yuta Watanabe is odd man out as Jacque Vaughn settles with 10-man rotation

Yuta Watanabe’s inspiring run with the Brooklyn Nets this season is on life support. The Japanese forward is the odd…
Mitchell Robinson, New York Knicks
2023-02-23

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson’s return imminent

After 14 games of absence, Mitchell Robinson will likely return to the New York Knicks lineup, ironically, against the Washington…
Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks
2023-02-22

Where do Knicks stand in playoff race after All-Star break?

With Mitchell Robinson poised to return after the All-Star break, the New York Knicks are in good shape to make…
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets
2023-02-21

Nets’ Cam Thomas turns ‘ain’t sh*t funny’ meme into business

Brooklyn Nets‘ rising guard Cam Thomas is all business on and off the court. Thomas is making the most out…
Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn Nets
2023-02-21

Nets reward Jacque Vaughn with multi-year extension

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn will stay beyond this season. The Nets announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement…
Julius Randle, New York Knicks
2023-02-20

All-Star Weekend is sweeter the 2nd time around for Knicks’ Julius Randle

For New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, the NBA All-Star Weekend is sweeter the second time around. Despite the 3-point…
Jericho Sims, New York Knicks
2023-02-20

Knicks: Jericho Sims reacts after losing in Slam Dunk contest

New York Knicks reserve center Jericho Sims failed to live up to the hype as the betting favorite to win…
Julius Randle, New York Knicks
2023-02-18

Can Knicks All-Star Julius Randle crash the party in 3-point contest?

New York Knicks‘ two-time All-Star Julius Randle only learned he would participate in the 3-point contest after their last game…
Quentin Grimes, New York Knicks
2023-02-18

Knicks: Julius Randle thinks Quentin Grimes would have won Rising Stars MVP

Julius Randle was front and center when his New York Knicks teammate Quentin Grimes put on a show during Friday…

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