Marty York writes in his latest column that Vince Carter is privately considering a return to the Toronto Raptors.

?Vince has talked to his agent about the idea,? one of Carter?s closest friends told York. ?He wonders if he could patch things up with the Raptors. He even wants the idea floated to the Raptors privately.

?Listen, you have to understand that Vince was unhappy with the old management, but he respects (new general manager) Bryan Colangelo and he?s always loved Toronto and its fans.?

And there?s no doubt, the friend said, that Carter will exercise his option with the Nets to become a free agent after this season.

?Vince owns a mansion in Orlando, so he?s thinking about the Magic,? the friend said. ?But Toronto appeals to him, too.?