Report: Mavericks, Raptors among 5 teams considered potential suitors for Vince Carter

The Dallas Mavericks have 'strong mutual interest' with free-agent swingman Vince Carter, but the interest from other teams doesn't end there.

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, 'several' playoff teams represent potential fits for Carter, including the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trailblazers and Toronto Raptors, with whom Carter began his career.

Carter's three-year, $9.3-million deal with the Mavericks expires at midnight.