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The Sky traded 2021 first-round pick Heal and draft assets to the Dallas Wings in exchange for Dana Evans.
Heal was then immediately released by the Wings after the trade.
The 19-year-old had played just four games for the Sky, averaging two points per game and 2.5 turnovers in 7.8 minutes of play.
Heal didn't play in the Sky's buzzer-beating loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night and was cut at the airport as the team prepared for a road trip.
Heal's father Shane, who represented the Boomers in four Olympic Games, tweeted that it was a "tough break".
"Tough break for Shyla. Was traded and waived today. 2 practice sessions & 20 odd mins. The team lost 5 straight home games so they cut 2 first-round picks.
"Great experience that will make her even tougher. It's a business there. Super proud & know she will kill it there," Heal wrote.
Heal added that the manner of the axing was "character building".
"I luv her resilience. Being 19 & sitting in an apartment alone in Chicago is tough too. She will be ok. Lots of people going thru more difficult things in life. We appreciate the support," Heal senior said.
One of the youngest players in the WNBA draft, Heal was taken with the eighth overall pick.
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Sky coach and general manager James Wade believed she could have an immediate impact given she had played in the WNBL since she was 14.
But Heal was unable to participate in the Sky's training camp due to a delay with her visa application and only joined the team two weeks ago, which put her on the back foot heading into the season.
Heal averaged 16.7 points and 3.4 assists per game for Townsville in the WNBL last season.
After the Tokyo Olympics, she will suit up for Sydney Uni Flames for the coming domestic campaign in Australia.
