ESPN clears up Anthony Davis trade rumor threatening the Mavericks’ future

Anthony Davis' stance on his future is clear, and his trade preference has nothing to do with the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis | Tim Heitman/GettyImagesEarlier this week, it was reported that Anthony Davis wanted to remain with the Dallas Mavericks and sign an extension this summer rather than be traded ahead of the deadline. This startled Mavericks fans, as Davis' loyalty to Dallas could cause Patrick Dumont to hold onto him and cough up a massive extension, but ESPN cleared the air and set things straight on how Davis really feels.

Davis' reported "preference" to remain in Dallas had nothing to do with the fact that he wants to remain a Maverick. He just wants a contract…