Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami Heat lineup on Tuesday as they matched up against the Portland Trail Blazers in the only corner of the country that isn’t held in the throes of winter. As it turns out,

Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.

The Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night started five youthful players against the Miami Heat. Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan formed a group that could be part of the team’s long-term plans.