Jemele Hill extends an olive branch.

Jemele Hill has changed her tune after initially criticizing a reporter who has been talked about since her viral interaction with an NFL head coach.

The reporter in question, Lynn Jones, used her slot to encourage Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen following the team’s playoff loss on Sunday.

“I’m going to tell you, congratulations on your success, young man,” she told him. “You hold your head up. You guys have had a most magnificent season. You did a great job out there today. You just hold your head up, OK? Ladies and gentlemen, Duval. You keep it going. We got another season.”

While Jones’ comment was described as heartwarming, she has been slammed for unprofessionalism by many people in the media.

Hill was one of them, at least for a day…

“That can’t be a reporter. Cause if so, I would not have used the term awesome,” she wrote in response to Adam Schefter.

Jemele Hill Walks Back Her Comments

Jemele Hill (Photo Via Instagram/@jemelehill)
Hill has since changed her mind and is now urging folks to subscribe to the Jacksonville Free Press, where Lynn is employed.

“What I would say to my fellow media members — and to the general public — is that if we’re going to have this much discourse about @JacksonvilleFP reporter Lynn Jones, the very least we could do is follow her publication on social media and subscribe,” she wrote.

Hill also revealed having subscribed herself.

“Many of us have been local reporters and we know how challenging it is now for local papers to cover the news,” she wrote. “So subscribe + follow as I just did https://jacksonvillefreepress.com.”

The former ESPN host also admitted to being wrong. She added that she is unlike many people who struggle to show accountability when they don’t get it right.

“Unlike a lot of people, I actually don’t have a problem saying I’m wrong or admitting I didn’t read the room right. If y’all like it, I love it,” she wrote in response to a comment. “If this brings more attention to the newspaper, and to her work, that’s a win. Which is why I subscribed. Maybe you should too.”

Meanwhile, Jones has doubled down in the face of criticism. She pointed to her two-and-a-half decades of experience as she hit back at her detractors.

She’s changed at least one person’s mind.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.