NBA Mock Draft 6.0: The latest projections with intel from the Draft Combine

NBA Senior Analyst Kevin O'Connor released his Mock Draft 6.0 on May 18, 2026, based on intelligence gathered at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. A key finding is that 18 players ranked in his top 60 are considering returning to college, a trend driven by NIL deals that can financially outpace rookie-scale contracts attached to late first-round or second-round picks. O'Connor compiled the updated two-round projections after a week of conversations with executives, scouts, and agents.