Thinking of team building

So we all know the Knicks are trying to win, but heavily stockpile space for this slightly mediocre off-season.  However, Walsh has said he isn't necessarily just going to wait for the offseason to make moves.  I read this morning that it seems David Kahn (Minnesota GM) may be looking to undo everything Kevin McHale has done and that Minnesota might look to move Al Jefferson as he apparently clashes with Kevin Love as well.  As much as we are trying to NOT add anything to our salary cap, might it be worth pursuing a guy like Jefferson? My inclination is the Knicks wouldn't trade for him, but I think it merits serious consideration.  Heres a few notes on him after the jump.

First off, he is signed through 2012-13, and makes $12M this season, $13M next, $14M, then $15M in 2012-13. I know. Pricey.

-He's a 6-10 Big though, 25 yrs old, but is returning from a torn ACL last season.

-For the last 2 seasons, he's been a 20-10 guy (21.0ppg/11.1reb/1.4blk in '07-'08,  23.1ppg/11.0reb/1.7blk in '08-'09)

- His numbers are slightly down this season (17.7ppg/9.1reb/1.0blk) likely due to Kevin Love's presence, and coming back from his knee inury.

-NBA.com has his Player Efficiency rating as +19.67

Bottom line is I would be skeptical about his knee, but he is a very good player and he's a good young big man.  His price tag is a bit high, and getting him would likely cost us definitely Jordan Hill, an expiring contract, and a draft pick, and maybe another player, but having him and David Lee on our frontline would certainly strengthen our team and still leave enough $ for our guy.  I obviously would hope we could convince Minnesota to take a guy like Jefferies too (helping us financially and giving them some good lockeroom spirits along with some defense).  I haven't looked at how the money adds up, nor have I jumped on the "Trade machine", but I'd like to think this be seriously worth considering.  Of course David Kahn is now saying that Jefferson has NOT been offered to any teams, but he has said that he isn't sure how well Love/Jefferson can coexist in the future.  He is still evaluating them and its a bit early to judge that combo since Jefferson is coming off injury.  Stein seems to think both players could benefit from having more athletic players helping them on the frontlines.  Jefferson is a down-low post guy.

Anyone else think this may be a very sly move for the Knicks? I wouldn't give up Gallo, but I'd give up Hill.  If we have to swap Chandler instead of Hill, I might consider that too.