Shabazz Muhammad signing makes Timberwolves' roster, depth look a lot better

The Timberwolves' offseason unfolded in a way that left them with plenty of reasons for optimism about their starting five but also left some questions about their depth — and without much cash to answer them.

It was a risk, to say the least — one that left them exposed to injuries or at least to having to have their best players log minutes beyond what is ideal. Having what in many ways was the worst bench in the league last season, a factor that contributed mightily to a disappointing season, made the risk of having a similar problem this season even greater.

Whether their gamble was calculated or simply a by-product of the players available early in free agency, though, it appears it is…