Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka revealed the team's starting lineup on Monday ahead of Tuesday's season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Houston Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to come to terms on a rookie scale extension ahead of the 6 p.m. EST deadline on Monday, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.

His Airness takes on a new role as NBC's special contributor, debuting during the Rockets' Opening Night matchup against the Thunder.

Durant’s omission stems largely from his unsettled contract situation, as the Rockets have yet to offer him an extension. The 2014 MVP is in the final year of a contract that is set to pay him $55 million, making him eligible to sign a new deal.

This feels as if it will get done eventually,” ESPN’s Tim Bontemps says of a potential Tari Eason contract extension with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant unseats LeBron James for the highest career earnings in the NBA after signing a two-year $90 million deal