Lamar Odom returned to the Mavericks on Saturday and was apologetic for his absence.

Odom had nine points, five rebounds and three assists in the 102-96 win over Utah.

"It was really personal and it was something I had to tend to," Odom said of the issue that suddenly forced him to leave the team on Feb. 22. "Mark Cuban is a great owner for understanding. Sometimes we have to fix whatever's going on off the court in order for us to fix what's going on on the court."

Odom believes he has found a resolution that will allow him to remin with the team for the remainder of the season.

"I don't see why not. Everything's OK."