Carmelo Anthony acknowledged coming off the bench for the first time in his career will be a significant transition for him.

"It's challenging mentally more so than anything, having to prepare for the game differently," Anthony said. "Other than that, it's a challenge all the way around. It's just a matter of how I'm going to react to that challenge and accepting that challenge, which I am, which I will do.

"For me, at this point, it's more about what I have to do for the sake of the team, instead of trying to just go out there and do whatever or trying to have a specific role. Every night will be different; but for the most part, it is a challenge, but it's something that I'll get used to quick."

Anthony informed the Rockets that he was open to whatever role the coaching staff determined was best before he signed with the team.