For the second straight offseason, Juan Soto is making major headlines. This time, it has nothing to do with finding his next team.

Soto, who agreed to a 15-year $765 million deal with the New York Mets last year, is going viral after a curious picture popped up on social media that showed him in a hotel lobby holding hands with ad:ult star Mia Khalifa.

The photo of him with the Lebanese-American internet personality went viral quickly. It racked up over 40,000 likes on Instagram.

Khalifa has been around athletes many times before, most notably with Browns QB Deshaun Watson, when she famously tried to dunk a mini basketball into a mini indoor hoop while he played defense.

How Social Media Reacted To Juan Soto And Mia Khalifa

Juan Soto (Imagn Credits: Imagn)
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is catching heat after someone spotted him holding hands with Mia Khalifa in a hotel lobby.

Despite what fans might see online, the picture of Soto and the ad/ult star is clearly an AI-generated image.

“Homie is down bad since he left the yanks,” one fan said.

“Two things either it’s AI or it’s a dream come true 😂😂,” a second person wrote.

“Holding her hand around town is crazy,” a third person said of Juan Soto.

“Dude has been a walking L since he signed that contract,” a fourth person commented.

“Baseball’s “Zion Williamson” 🤣🤣,” a fifth person wrote.

“Leave it alone, he is fulfilling part of his goals 😂 in the end, even I would like to but with Arianna Aimes 😂,” one final person said, trying to see the bigger picture.

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto holds the most expensive contract in MLB history. He finished third in 2025 NL MVP voting after hitting .263 with a .921 OPS, 43 home runs, 120 runs, 105 RBIs, and 38 steals.

His numbers look even better considering he struggled for the first two months of the season. Once the Mets build a true contender, Soto will become even more dangerous.

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.